Understand
A30 in Cornwall closed in both directions due to vehicle fire and heavy smoke
Overview
Both carriageways of the A30 near Pennygillam in Launceston were closed by Cornwall Council due to large amounts of smoke from a vehicle fire. Launceston College sent students home as smoke affected parts of the site, and nearby residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed.
Key points
- Both carriageways of the A30 were closed near Pennygillam, Launceston, because of a vehicle fire and heavy smoke.
- Cornwall Council advised people in the local area to keep their windows and doors closed.
- Launceston College asked parents to collect their children after smoke spread across about two thirds of the school site.
- Police and fire services attended the scene, and motorists were urged to avoid the area.