A multi-vehicle collision forced the closure of a stretch of road on the A30 near Camborne yesterday evening (Monday, January 6).

A diversion was in put in place after the incident involving eight cars, which happened between Tolvaddon and Camborne West, caused the westbound carriageway to be shut after emergency services arrived at the scene.

A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at 7.45pm on Monday, January 6, following a multi-vehicle collision on the A30 westbound at Camborne.

“The collision involved eight cars near to Camborne West junction. One man sustained minor facial injuries.

“The fire service and Highways also attended. The westbound carriageway was closed and opened again at 10.20pm.”

The collision came only hours after another stretch of the A30 at Redruth was closed following a crash involving three vehicles that occurred earlier during the afternoon. The incident, which saw a vehicle plunge off the carriageway, took place between the Avers Roundabout and Tolvaddon.

Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed that a freak hailstorm was happening during the time of the collision. The westbound side between the A3047 near Redruth East and Redruth West was closed until shortly after 3pm.