Police close A39 after serious crash between car and lorry
Police say an elderly driver has suffered potentially life-threatening injuries
Gayle McDonaldContent Editor
The A39 is closed in both directions (file pic)
An elderly driver has suffered what police say are potentially life-threatening injuries following a crash between a car and a lorry.
The force incident manager (FIM) at Devon and Cornwall Police said the A39 has been closed in both directions following the incident.
The collision happened at Wainhouse Corner, between Camelford and Bude, at about 4pm.
The FIM, who oversees all police incidents across the region, said the driver of the car has suffered head and chest injuries.
The driver of the lorry is not believed to have been hurt.
There are also reports of oil on the road.
The road has been closed for police to carry out a forensic investigation of the scene.
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Diversions are in place
Police have closed the A39 (Image: Adrian Jasper)
78-year-old in hospital
A 78-year-old man is in hospital following the crash.
The road remains closed in both directions following the incident, which was first reported at about 4.15pm today - Tuesday, December 3.
The force incident manager (FIM) at Devon and Cornwall Police said the driver of the car, a 78-year-old man, suffered what are potentially life-threatening head and chest injuries.
He has been taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth for treatment.
Road closed in both directions
The road remains closed in both directions while police carry out their investigations.
Police have closed the A39
Police have closed the A39 following a crash (Image: Adrian Jasper)
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