Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

A30, eastbound carriageway, Altarnun, between Bodmin and Launceston at 22/08/2023 12:09

Fire crews from Bodmin and Launceston are in attendance at a coach that is fully involved in fire. All the occupants have evacuated.

Firefighters, some wearing breathing apparatus, are using two hosereels to extinguish the fire.

Devon and Cornwall Police are in attendance and the eastbound carriageway of the A30 has been closed to ensure safety, while the incident is being dealt with.

Update 1425hrs: The fire has been extinguished. A replacement coach has collected the passengers. The A30 eastbound carriageway has been re-opened and fire crews have left the scene.