Road to remain closed for ‘majority’ of day after crash
The A390 in Cornwall[1] is set to remain closed for the majority of today (April 19) following a serious crash. The incidenttook place between Merrymeet and St Ive shortly before midnight last night.
Devon and Cornwall Police[2] is currently in attendance and has warned drivers to avoid the area. Further details on the crash are not yet known.
Devon and Cornwall Police said in a statement: “Police are currently on the A390 between Merrymeet and St Ive following a serious collision. The incident was reported shortly before midnight last night and the road remains closed whilst we are in attendance.
“Drivers are urged to avoid the area and use alternative routes today as the road is likely to remain closed for the majority of the day. We will provide further information when we are able to.”
The latest log from traffic monitoring site Inrix says: “A390 in both directions closed due to serious accident between Pengover Turnoff (Merrymeet) and A390 (Butchers Arms Junction, St Ive). Traffic is coping well.”
For all of the latest traffic updates from the A390, follow our live blog here.[4]
References
- ^ Cornwall (www.cornwalllive.com)
- ^ Devon and Cornwall Police (www.cornwalllive.com)
- ^ Woman carrying 8-inch knife arrested in Truro after public report concerns (www.cornwalllive.com)
- ^ live blog here. (www.cornwalllive.com)