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Main A road blocked in both directions due to car fire

The A38 both ways blocked, queueing traffic due to vehicle fire (credit: Google Maps)

Traffic is heavily affected on the A38 this morning after a vehicle fire forced the closure of the road in both directions.

The incident has happened between the A374 Trerulefoot roundabout and the B3249 at Tideford, with long queues reported across the area.

According to traffic monitoring system Inrix, the road is blocked both ways, with queues of traffic building in and around the affected stretch.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "We were called to reports of a car fire on the A38 at Trerulefoot, Saltash, just after 9.30am on Friday 10 July.

"Emergency services are at the scene.

"No injuries have been reported.

"The eastbound carriageway remains closed while the westbound carriageway is open but heavily congested.

"There will continue to be disruption in the area for some time and drivers are advised to seek alternative routes."

Drivers heading between Trerulefoot and Tideford, as well as surrounding villages, are being advised to expect disruption and consider alternative routes until the incident is cleared.

 

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