Tractor driver in life-threatening condition after A30 lorry crash

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 11:31 · Archive

A man in his 30s suffered life-threatening injuries in a collision between a tractor and a white Mercedes lorry on the A30 near Colliford Lake in Cornwall.

A tractor driver in his 30s is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a collision with a white Mercedes lorry on the A30 eastbound near Colliford Lake, Bolventor, on Friday 23 October. The crash involved a blue New Holland tractor towing a trailer. Police were called at around 11am.

The driver of the tractor, a local man, sustained serious injuries and is in a potentially life-threatening condition. His next of kin are aware and being supported. The lorry driver was uninjured and remained at the scene of the incident.

The road remained closed whilst police examined the scene and the vehicles were recovered. The road closure was handed over to highways at around 7.30pm. Officers from the Roads Policing Team thanked the public for their patience during the closure.

Police are now seeking witnesses to the collision. Anyone with relevant information and dashcam footage is asked to contact Devon & Cornwall Police via the website or by calling 101, quoting log 393 of 23/10/26.

How it is being reported

• A30 crash leaves tractor driver in hospital with 'life-threatening' injuresHis next of kin are being supportedCornwallLive · 26 Oct, 10:58
• Tractor driver in life-threatening condition after A30 lorry crashA man in his thirties suffered life-threatening injuries after a collision involving a white lorry in the A30 eastbound near Colliford Lake.Falmouth Packet · 26 Oct, 10:58

In this story: Colliford Lake · Bolventor · A30 · Cornwall · Devon & Cornwall Police · New Holland · Mercedes

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