Coach fire closes A38 in Cornwall

Smoke fills the air after a coach fire on the A38 in Cornwall

A coach fire has caused significant delays and diversions in part of Cornwall, with motorists being advised to avoid the area.

Police and firefighters were called to the A38 near Liskeard on Friday, with the road closed in both directions between Bodmin and Doublebois.

A crane was later brought in to remove the coach from the road.

Devon and Cornwall Police said it expected the road to remain closed until at least 23:00 BST.

The force confirmed they were called to the incident at 16:10 BST on Friday.

Passengers were helped from the vehicle and no injuries were reported, it said.

Emergency services said at about 18:30, the fire had been put out, but an inspection of the road would determine if it needed resurfacing.

Royal Cornwall Show organisers had earlier advised departing visitors to find a different route.

On social media, the Royal Cornwall Show said it had been informed that "the A38 Glynn Valley has been shut due to a vehicle fire".

"Visitors leaving the show and heading that way should consider alternative routes," it said.

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