The A30 at Crowlas has reopened following a reported collision between a vehicle which left an 18-year-old with life threatening injuries.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "At 10.30pm on Wednesday 13 September Ambulance and Police were called to the A30 near to the junction with Ludgvan Leaze, Crowlas.

"A collision had occurred between a car and an 18-year-old male pedestrian. He was taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.

"Officers from the Roads Policing Team attended the location, and an examination of the scene was conducted. The road was reopened at around 9.30am this morning [14 September].

"We would like to thank the public for their patience and consideration during this time.

This morning Inrix reported the road remained closed while police carried out investigation work and that traffic is coping well.

"Road closed due to accident investigation work. Traffic is coping well," it says.

The latest tweet from National Highways: South-West reports that the A30 is closed in both directions between A3074 (near Hayle Lelant) and A394 near Crowlas Longrock, due to a collision.

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A spokesperson for National Highways said it is warning people to expect delays:  "National Highways is warning motorists to expect delays during the rush hour on the A30 in Cornwall due to a police-led incident.

"An accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian took place overnight and the road has been closed in both directions between A3074 (Lelant) - A394 (Longrock).

"Police investigations are being undertaken and once complete, recovery will take place."

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "At 10.30pm on Wednesday 13 September Ambulance and Police were called to the A30 near to the junction with Ludgvan Leaze, Crowlas.

"A collision had occurred between a car and an 18-year-old male pedestrian. He was taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.

"Officers from the Roads Policing Team attended the location, and an examination of the scene was conducted. The road was reopened at around 9.30am this morning [14 September].

"We would like to thank the public for their patience and consideration during this time.

"Police would ask that if anyone who witnessed the incident and anyone with information which may assist, please contact us by calling 101 or reporting via our website quoting log 1030 13 September."