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Woman and child injured after A30 crash at Hayle

Woman and child injured after A30 crash at Hayle

Published by Sarah Yeoman at 8:02am 31st July 2020. (Updated at 11:37am 31st July 2020)

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A woman and a child have been injured after a two-vehicle crash on the A30 in west Cornwall.

It happened at the Loggans area of Hayle at around 10pm on Thursday night.

A three-year-old child and a woman were both taken to Treliske hospital amid fears they had suffered serious injuries.

Police say the youngster was later found to have sustained cuts and bruises and the woman had seriously hurt her ribs.

A stretch of the road remained closed overnight and into Friday morning while investigators went over the scene.

Anyone who saw what happened is being asked to contact officers.

"Police were called at 10pm on Thursday 30 July to the A30 at Loggans Moor roundabout, Hayle, following reports of a collision involving a Grey Suzuki Vitara and a Silver Peugeot 207.

"Emergency services attended there scene where a woman in her 40s and a 3-year-old child, were suspected to have suffered serious injuries and were both taken to Treliske hospital. The child was later found to have sustained cuts and bruises and the woman has sustained serious injuries to her ribs.

"Local officers as well as officers from the Roads Policing Team attended and a forensic examination of the scene was conducted.

"Once a full examination of the scene was conducted the roads were re-opened. Officers would also like to thank the public for their patience whilst the road was closed.

"Officers are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time and may have relevant dash cam footage to get in touch.

"Investigating officers are also keen to speak to anyone who witnessed a Grey Suzuki Vitara traveling Westbound on the A30 prior to the collision, to contact police."

Devon and Cornwall Police

Anyone who witnessed the incident and anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 1156 30/07/20.