Road closed at Trerulefoot for eight hours
A motorcyclist has died in a collision with a van in south east Cornwall.
Emergency services were called just after 7am on Thursday following the incident involving a grey BMW motorcycle and a white Peugeot Boxer van near Trerulefoot roundabout.
The biker a man in his 60s from Saltash, suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. The van driver was uninjured.
The A38 was closed for around eight hours for officers to investigate the scene and for the vehicles to be recovered. Police have thanked the public for their patience.
Officers are appealing for any witnesses to contact them. They are also keen to hear from motorists with relevant dashcam footage.
Please contact police online or by telephone on 101, quoting reference number 50240054917.
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