A390 in Cornwall closed into the night after person hit by car

The A390 is likely to remain closed into the night after a pedestrian was struck by a car, an eyewitness has said. The road has been closed in both directions near Penpillick since around 5pm today (Thursday, April 25) after a person was hit.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said one person has suffered serious injuries. Officers remain at the scene this evening, though an eyewitness said they saw ambulances driving away from the road.

Witnesses added that they had been told by a police officer in the area that the road is likely to stay closed into tomorrow. A spokesperson for the force told CornwallLive the road will be closed for 'many hours' and drivers have been urged to take alternate routes and avoid the area.

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A police spokesperson said: "Police were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian on the A390 at Penpillick, at around 4.50pm today, Thursday 25 April. One person sustained serious injuries.

"Emergency services are at the scene. The A390 is closed in both directions and is likely to remain so for some time. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes. The incident is ongoing."

Traffic monitor Inrix reports the crash took place near the Lanescot turning. "A390 in both directions closed due to accident from Lanescot turn off to Pontsmill turning," it says.