Pedestrian dies after crash on major road in Cornwall

The incident happened on the westbound carriageway between Avers and Tolvaddon

A pedestrian died following a crash involving a van on the A30 on Saturday, police said.

Devon and Cornwall Police said it attended the incident at about 15:00 BST on the westbound carriageway between Avers and Tolvaddon.

A woman in her 40s from Redruth was taken to Derriford Hospital and subsequently died, the force said.

The road was closed for a number of hours while an investigation was carried out.

Officers are urging anyone with information about the crash to contact them.