A COLLISION between a lorry and a tractor has seen a local man sustain serious injuries putting him in a potentially life-threatening condition.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious road traffic collision on the eastbound carriageway of the A30 near Colliford Lake, Bolventor.

Officers were called at around 11am on Friday, October 23, to reports of a two-vehicle collision involving a white Mercedes heavy goods vehicle and a blue New Holland tractor, which was towing a trailer.

The driver of the tractor, a local man in his 30s, sustained serious injuries and is in hospital in a potentially life-threatening condition. His next of kin are aware and being supported.

The lorry driver was uninjured and remained at the scene.

A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson added: “The road remained closed while an examination of the scene was carried out and the vehicles were recovered. The road closure was handed over to highways at around 7.30pm.

“Officers from the Roads Policing Team would like to thank the public for their patience whilst the road was closed.”

Anyone with any relevant information and dashcam footage which may assist the investigation is asked contact police via our website or by calling 101 quoting log 393 of 23/10/26.