Part of A30 closed after high winds tear off roof

Fire crews have been working to secure the structure. Credit: ITV West Country

A busy stretch of the A30 in West Cornwall has been closed after high winds tore off part of a shopping centre's roof.

The A30 has remained closed between Hayle and St Erth for most of the morning following damage to the West Cornwall Shopping Park building.

Fire crews have been working to secure the structure.

The road ie expected to re-open later this evening.

Debris has been removed from the roof for safety reasons. Credit: ITV West Country

Emergency services say they closed the road as a precaution.

Road users have been affected by the closure, with heavy traffic reported between B3301 Carwin Rise (Loggans Moor Roundabout) and A3074 Nut Lane (St Erth Roundabout).

Heavy traffic has been reported throughout the morning. Credit: ITV West Country