A busy A-road n Cornwall is blocked in both directions following a crash this afternoon (Thursday, August 1) at Widegates. The A387 is blocked following a multi-vehicle crash near Hessenford.
Road and traffic monitoring site Inrix first reported the crash at 12.09pm.
It said: "A387 in both directions blocked due to multi-vehicle accident from Hessenford turn off to Morview Road. Traffic is coping well".
It is not currently known how many vehicles are involved, or if anyone has sustained injuries. Emergency services have been contacted for further information.
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Key Events
Devon and Cornwall Police Statement
The two people injured are being taken to Derriford Hospital. Another woman was checked over by ambulance.
The road reopened at 3.35pm.
Traffic clears
A387 - WIDEGATES - BOTH DIRECTIONS - CORNWALL
Multi-vehicle accident cleared on A387 in both directions from Hessenford turn off to Morview Road.
A387 remains closed
A387 - WIDEGATES - BOTH DIRECTIONS - CORNWALL
A387 in both directions closed due to multi-vehicle accident from Hessenford turn off to Morview Road. Traffic is coping well. Four vehicles involved.
Four vehicles involved
A statement from Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed four vehicles are involved in the crash on the A387. It said:
Police were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving four vehicles on the A387 at Widegates, Looe at around 11.40am today, Thursday 1 August.
Emergency services are at the scene.
Local road closures have been put in place.
Two people have been reported to be injured at this time but the extent of their injuries is not known.
The incident is ongoing.
Two people injured
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police has told CornwallLive two people have been injured in this crash.
The extent of their injuries is not known at this time.
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Multi-vehicle crash
A387 in both directions blocked due to multi-vehicle accident from Hessenford turn off to Morview Road. Traffic is coping well.
