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Cyclist Airlifted to Hospital After Lorry Collision on Redruth’s A3047

Published On: 29 May 2026Last Updated: 29 May 2026By

A stretch of one of Redruth’s busiest roads was shut for hours on Wednesday after a collision left a cyclist fighting serious injuries.

Devon and Cornwall Police are now asking the public for help piecing together what happened.

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What we know

The incident took place on the A3047 at its junction with Cardrew Way at around 11.35am on Wednesday 27th May. It involved a heavy goods lorry and a pedal cyclist.

The cyclist was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.

The road remained closed for a period of time while officers from the Roads Policing Team carried out their investigation at the scene. Police have thanked the public for their patience during the closure.

Appeal for witnesses

Officers are now appealing for anyone who saw the collision, or who has dash-cam footage from the area at the time, to come forward.

Anyone with information that could help the investigation can contact Devon and Cornwall Police via their website or by calling 101, quoting log number 320 of 27th May.

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