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🕐 Last verified 9 Mar, 03:05

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA30
DirectionWestbound
RegionSouth West
CountyCornwall
Category (NH)Accident
ReportedSun 8 Mar, 23:02
ClearedMon 9 Mar, 03:05
Lasted4h 2m
Road typeDual Carriageway
Speed limit70 mph
Weather🌦️ Light drizzle
ReferenceREF-23594141

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A30 westbound between A389 near Bodmin (east) and A38 | Westbound | Accident

Location : The A30 westbound between the A395 and the junction with the A38 Bodmin South. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:30 and 02:45 on 9 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:30 and 02:45 on 9 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

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Recent A30 incidents

29 incidents and roadworks logged on the A30 in the last 30 days, 13 of them serious or severe. Times are UK time.

A30 | Cornwall | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysSat 22 Aug, 12:15 A30 | Devon | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysThu 20 Aug, 13:48 A30 | Devon | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysThu 20 Aug, 13:48 A30 | Devon | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysThu 20 Aug, 02:13 A30 | Cornwall | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysMon 10 Aug, 18:19 A30 | Devon | Road Closure | Expect DelaysSat 8 Aug, 15:12
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Is the A30 closed?

Not because of this crash. It cleared at 03:05 UK time on Mon 9 Mar. See the A30 right now.

What happened on the A30 on 8 Mar 2026?

Crash on the A30 westbound in Cornwall, reported at 23:02 UK time on Sun 8 Mar. Cleared at 03:05 on Mon 9 Mar.

How long did it last?

4h 2m, from 23:02 UK time on Sun 8 Mar.

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