Emergency services were called out to Indian Queens yesterday at around 2:45pm after a reports of a serious road traffic collision (RTC).

Police, fire and ambulance crews were all in attendance at the collision that took place on the A30 at Indian Queens.

The incident involved two vehicles with one of the drivers suffering serious injuries.

The injured driver was airlifted to Derriford Hospital by Cornwall Air Ambulance.

One of the cars was reportedly on fire but had been extinguished by members of the public by the time emergency crews arrived

The incident caused traffic to slow and widespread congestion was reported in the area during and after the incident.

An investigation into the cause of the accident is now being conducted.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "On Thursday 29 July 2021 at approximately 2.45pm, police, ambulance and fire were called to a road traffic collision on the A30 at Indian Queens.

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"Two vehicles were involved in the incident which caused serious injuries to one of the drivers.

"This driver was airlifted to Derriford Hospital by the Air Ambulance.

"Officers attended the incident and commenced an investigation of the scene to establish the cause of the collision.

"There was widespread traffic congestion in the area and Police would like to thank the members of public for their patience and co-operation.

"Any witnesses who were in the area at the time of the collision who may have Dash Cam footage of the incident are asked to please contact 101 quoting Log 518 29 July 2021."

A spokesperson for Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said: "Crews from Bodmin and St Austell attended a call to a RTC involving a car, tractor and trailer.

"One car was in the central reservation on crews arrival and equipment was used to release one casualty trapped in the wreckage.

"The car was originally on fire but had been extinguished by members of the public prior to the Fire Services arrival.

"Once extricated Firefighters helped provide a screen for the casualty whilst being treated by Paramedics.

"No further details are available on this incident."