Live: A39 in Cornwall was blocked by vehicle fire

Traffic delays have been reported on two main routes

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Shannon BrownReporter

Updated10:05, 24 JUL 2024

A vehicle fire has blocked the A39 at Indian Queens — A vehicle fire has blocked the A39 at Indian Queens (Image: Google Maps)

Drivers face slow moving traffic in Cornwall after a vehicle reportedly burst into flames. The A39 is blocked at Indian Queens, near the junction with the A30, with delays reported in the area this morning (Wednesday, July 24).

According to traffic monitor Inrix, the fire broke out shortly before 9am and the road is partially blocked in both directions. Congestion has been reported on both the A39 and the A30 at the junction.

Inrix reports: "A39 in both directions partially blocked, slow traffic due to vehicle fire from A30 (Indian Queens, Indian Queens) to A392 (Halloon Roundabout, Trevarren)."

Devon and Cornwall Police are being contacted for further details.

This is a live blog. Scroll below for more updates.

09:31Shannon Brown

A39 reopened

A39 Westbound re-opened, traffic returned to normal, earlier vehicle fire from A30 (Indian Queens, Indian Queens) to A392 (Halloon Roundabout, St Columb Road).

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09:09Shannon Brown

A39 closed both ways

A39 in both directions closed, slow traffic due to vehicle fire from A30 (Indian Queens, Indian Queens) to A392 (Halloon Roundabout, Trevarren).

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