POLICE have launched an appeal for information after a woman from Helston died in a collision on the A30 in Devon.
Multiple emergency services were called to reports of a collision between a Scania lorry and a silver Kia Ceed on the A30 at Whiddon Down during the evening of Tuesday, October 15.
A woman in her 40’s sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene, while a male driver, in his 60’s and also from Helston sustained minor injuries and was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.
The road was closed overnight after the incident while officers investigated the scene.
It led to police launching an appeal for information as those investigations continue.
They are asking for anyone who has information relating to the circumstances surrounding the collision, such as witnesses or individuals who may have captured the incident on dash cam footage to come forward.
Police can be contacted online or by phoning 101 using reference log 835 of 15/10/2024.
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Officers are appealing for witnesses and footage following a fatal collision on the A30 at Whiddon Down in which one woman died.
“Police, fire and ambulance were called around 10pm on Tuesday,October 15 following the collision between a Scania lorry and a silver Kia Ceed on the eastbound carriageway.
“The car passenger, a woman in her 40s from Helston, sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.
“The driver, a man in his 60s and also from Helston, suffered minor injuries and was taken to Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital by ambulance.
“Police closed the A30 for an examination of the scene and for the vehicles to be recovered. Highways are currently on scene working to clear and reopen the road.
“Officers are conducting enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the collision and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. They would like to hear from anyone who may have captured the incident on dashcam footage.
“Please contact police online or by telephone on 101, quoting log 835 of 15/10/2024.”