A38 in Cornwall reopens after multi-vehicle crash

The eastbound carriageway of the A38 is closed following a crash near the Twelvewoods roundabout in Dobwalls, Cornwall. A line of traffic cones have been placed along the road of one of the roundabout exits. Signs saying the road is closed and a diversion has been set up have been erected. A blue highways sign saying "Dual carriageway ahead" is in the foreground. Several vehicles are entering the roundabout and a black Ford car is driving around the bend.

Devon and Cornwall Police said the crash happened near the Twelvewoods roundabout in Dobwalls

George Thorpe
BBC News, South West

A serious crash forced the closure of a busy road in Cornwall.

Devon and Cornwall Police said the incident was reported just before midnight on Friday near the Twelvewoods roundabout on the eastbound A38 in Dobwalls.

The force said the crash involved a number of vehicles and the road was closed for several hours on Saturday before it was reopened at about 11:10 GMT.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage of the incident has been asked to contact police.

National Highways South West posted on X just after 03:25 GMT, saying the A38 had been closed eastbound between the junctions of the A390 near Dobwalls and B3254 near Liskeard.

A spokesperson said a diversion route had been set up, with motorists advised to allow extra time for their journey, before the road was reopened.

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