Traffic is queuing on the A30 in Penzance after a crash during rush hour this morning (August 2). The route is closed eastbound between Polmeere Road to the Branwell Lane roundabout.
Delays are building along the A30, with further congestion reported on the B3311 near Long Rock and Eastern Green. Traffic monitoring system Inrix reports: "A30 Eastern Green Eastbound closed, queueing traffic due to accident from Polmeere Road to Jelbert Way (Branwell Lane roundabout)."
This is a live blog. Scroll below for more updates.
Collision investigation work underway
A30 Eastern Green in both directions closed, queueing traffic due to accident investigation work from Polmeere Road to Jelbert Way (Branwell Lane roundabout). Congestion to Chy An Mor Roundabout and local routes through Heamoor and Penzance as traffic diverts away.
Long delays at Penzance
Long delays continue
A30 Eastern Green in both directions closed long delays, queueing traffic due to accident investigation work from Polmeere Road to Jelbert Way (Branwell Lane roundabout). Congestion to Chy An Mor Roundabout and local routes through Heamoor and Penzance as traffic diverts away.
Long delays
A30 Eastern Green in both directions closed long delays, queueing traffic due to accident investigation work from Polmeere Road to Jelbert Way (Branwell Lane roundabout). Congestion to Chy An Mor Roundabout and local routes through Heamoor and Penzance as traffic diverts away.
Delays westbound as drivers look over
A30 Eastern Green in both directions closed, queueing traffic due to accident from Polmeere Road to Jelbert Way (Branwell Lane roundabout). Congestion to the westbound side which is queueing back to the Chy An Mor Roundabout, and some local routes into Penzance such as Wharf Road as drivers divert away from the closure.
Congestion to local roads
A30 Eastern Green in both directions closed, queueing traffic due to accident from Polmeere Road to Jelbert Way (Branwell Lane roundabout). Congestion to the westbound side which is queueing back to the Chy An Mor Roundabout, and some local routes into Penzance such as Wharf Road as drivers divert away from the closure.
A30 remains closed
A30 Eastern Green in both directions closed, queueing traffic due to accident from Polmeere Road to Jelbert Way (Branwell Lane roundabout).
A30 'closed for some time' after person seriously injured
The A30 in Cornwall is expected to remain closed for some time after one person suffered serious injuries in a crash. The route is closed in both directions near Penzance while police officers and paramedics are at the scene.
Devon and Cornwall Police were called to the A30 at Chyandour, Penzance, shortly before 7am today (Friday, August 2). The South Western Ambulance Service is also at the scene and one person is reported to be in a serious condition, a police spokesperson said.
Photo from the scene
A30 to remain closed 'for some time'
The A30 is expected to remain closed for some time after a crash near Penzance. A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said:
Police are at the scene of a serious collision involving two vehicles on the A30 at Chyandour, Penzance.
Officers were called to the scene at around 6.55am today, Friday 2 August.
The ambulance service is also in attendance.
One person is reported to be in a serious condition.
Local road closures have been put in place and are expected to remain for some time.The incident is ongoing.
One person believed to be seriously injured
One person is believed to have been seriously injuried during a crash on the A30 near Penzance, Devon and Cornwall Police has said.
A30 closed in both directions
A30 Eastern Green in both directions closed, queueing traffic due to accident from Polmeere Road to Jelbert Way (Branwell Lane roundabout).
Join our Whatsapp group
⚠️ Want the latest Cornwall breaking news and top stories first? Click here to join CornwallLive on WhatsApp and we'll send breaking news and top stories directly to your phone. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice ⚠️
A30 closed eastbound
A30 Eastern Green Eastbound closed, queueing traffic due to accident from Polmeere Road to Jelbert Way (Branwell Lane roundabout).
