A 51-year-old man from Penryn has been arrested following a serious collision at Perranwell Station, Truro.

Police have issued an appeal for information after a pedestrian suffered serious injuries.

The collision occurred on the narrow rural road at around 9am on Saturday (5th). Police, fire and ambulance crews attended the scene and a woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The road was closed for several hours while officers conducted an investigation at the scene and the police thanked the public for their patience.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said:

"A 51-year-old man from Penryn was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop after an accident, drink driving, dangerous driving, and driving without insurance and bailed until January 1st pending further enquiries.

"Any witnesses, or anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the driving of the vehicle involved before or after the incident, or has relevant dashcam or CCTV footage, is asked to contact police on 101 or via email at [email protected] quoting log 197, 5/12/20."

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