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A30 Westbound Lanes Reopen After Lorry and Caravan Collision Near Sourton Cross

24.07.2026 16:14 1 min 1 source

The Sunday Guardian ENG

A30 Westbound Lanes Reopen After Lorry and Caravan Collision Near Sourton Cross — Original source: The Sunday Guardian

A collision between a lorry and a car towing a caravan on the A30 Okehampton Bypass caused lane closures on the westbound carriageway near Sourton Cross. Police responded at around 11:05 am on July 24. The caravan sustained substantial damage, but no injuries were reported. Both lanes have reopened, though residual congestion and delays are expected.

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A30 Westbound Lanes Reopen After Lorry and Caravan Collision Near Sourton Cross

A collision between a lorry and a car towing a caravan on the A30 Okehampton Bypass caused lane closures on the westbound carriageway near Sourton Cro...

24.07.2026 The Sunday Guardian ENG Original source

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