SEVEN vehicles were involved in a collision on the A38 at St Budeaux, Plymouth, during the morning rush hour.

Emergency services were called to the eastbound carriageway at around 6.35am on Thursday, November 12, following reports of a multi-vehicle crash.

A man was taken to hospital with injuries which were not considered to be life-threatening, while other people involved in the collision suffered minor injuries.

Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed that seven vehicles were involved and that local road closures were put in place while emergency services dealt with the incident.

The force said: “We were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving seven vehicles on the eastbound carriageway of the A38 at St Budeaux, Plymouth, at around 6.35am on Thursday 12 November.

“Local road closures were put in place while emergency services manage the situation.”

The incident caused major disruption for motorists travelling from Cornwall – via the Tamar Bridge – into Plymouth through the area during the morning commute.

The A38 Plymouth-bound carriageway was fully reopened by 9.45am, although drivers were queued back to before the Carkeel Roundabout at Saltash.