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Road closed after driver seriously hurt in crash

Lisa Young
BBC News, Cornwall
BBC A police van is parked across a dual carriageway and cars are queuing as they leave the road via a slip road. There is a sign reading: POLICE ACCIDENT and a traffic cone is in the foreground. It is a grey day.BBC
Police said the driver had been taken to hospital with serious injuries

The A38 in Cornwall has been closed for several hours following a serious crash.

Devon and Cornwall Police said the driver had been seriously injured in the incident on the A30 at Glynn, Bodmin and their next of kin would be informed.

National Highways South West said the road was closed in both directions between the A390 at Dobwalls and the A390 at Liskeard after a crash involving a single vehicle at about 05:00 BST on Sunday.

Highways said a diversion route had been set up and advised motorists to allow extra time for their journey.

A police car is parked on a road. There is a road sign that reads: Liskeard (B3254) Tavistock Callington with an arrow indicating straight ahead. Under that it reads Bodmin St Austell A38 and points to the left. Under that sign is another sign that indicates a diversion route via a black box on orange background.
Police said the road was likely to be closed for some time

Police said the road was likely to be closed "for much of the day" while officers examined the scene and asked motorists to avoid the area.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said A38 crews had attended the scene together with police officers and paramedics.

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