Three-car crash in Truro leaves one injured

Shannon Brown

13 May 2024 at 3:06 pm·1-min read

Three vehicles collided on Old Falmouth Road in Truro -Credit:Google Maps

A person has sustained injuries during a three-car crash in Truro. Emergency services were called to the collision on Old Falmouth Road.

Devon and Cornwall Police rushed to the scene with the South Western Ambulance service at around 2.20pm today (Monday, May 13). A spokesperson for the police force said three cars had been involved in the collision.

One person reportedly suffered injuries from the collision. These are not believed to be life threatening or life changing, the force said.

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A police spokesperson said: "Police were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving three cars on Old Falmouth Road, Truro, at around 2.20pm today, Monday 13 May.

"Officers and paramedics attended the scene. One person is reported to have sustained injuries, but these are not thought to be life threatening or life changing."

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