EMERGENCY services are on the scene of a fire involving a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) on the A30.

The vehicle blaze is being brought under control by local fire crews but has caused major delays as traffic is backing up rapidly along a stretch near Pennygillam in Launceston and beyond.

As the situation continues to unfold, police have confirmed that no injuries have been reported at this time.

Police are on scene to help with traffic management of the A30 as the lorry fire is brought under control by local fire crews
Police are on scene to help with traffic management of the A30 as the lorry fire is brought under control by local fire crews (Zoë Uglow)

A spokesperson from Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Police were called at 11.40am today, October 15, following reports of an HGV on fire on the A30 southbound near Pennygillam.

“The fire service is on scene. No injuries are reported.

“The A30 has been closed southbound while emergency services deal with the incident.”

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