Falmouth to Helston road closed due to serious collision

The A394 has been closed in both directions due to a serious accident which has seen one man sustain serious injuries and another being treated for what appears to be minor injuries.

According to the police, Cornwall's Air Ambulance was at the scene, however, it has been reported by members of the public that it was in fact the Coastguard. 

Follow live updates on the situation on the road this evening here: Helston to Falmouth Road collision: Updates

A Google Maps image showing the affected areas (Image: Google Maps)

A police spokesperson said: “Police were called at around 12.05pm on Thursday, February 22 following reports of a two car collision on the A394 at Rame.

“The collision took place near the Halfway House Pub.

“One driver has suffered serious injuries. A second driver is being treated for what appears to be minor injuries.

“Cornwall Air Ambulance has been called to the scene.

“A road closure is in place from Rame Cross to Retanna Holiday Park.”

Traffic monitoring system INRIX is reporting that the A394 both ways is closed due to a serious collision involving a car and a van between the Carnkie turning in Longdowns and the Constantine turn-off in Edgecumb.

Update: February 22 - 16.17 

The Packet has been informed that due to the road closure, there are long delays as well as some motorists finding themselves gridlocked. 

A member of the public told the Packet: "Motorists should avoid Porkellis to Trenear Road as it’s gridlocked.

"I think people are getting stuck in floodwater and turning around as all traffic is being diverted off the A394 at Rame.”

Meanwhile, a post regarding the current situation was shared on Facebook. It reads: "Back roads gridlocked.

"No Police about directing traffic.

"I came through earlier and just a ‘Road Closed’ sign and three cones across the main road at the bottom of Retanna Hill.

"Coming back past Wendron FC now and carnage."

The Packet will provide more information when it becomes available.