A30: Major road through Cornwall closed after man's body found

The A30 in Cornwall was closed in both directions after police found a man's body earlier this morning.

The incident, which happened at 5.43am near Redruth, had been described by police as 'serious'.

The man - aged in his 30s - was pronounced dead at the scene and officers have confirmed that his next of kin have been informed.

The road was closed in both directions between Avers Roundabout and A3047 near Tolvaddon. The Eastbound carriageway has since reopened but Westbound remains closed. The Broad Lane overbridge is also closed.

In a statement early on Wednesday morning Devon and Cornwall Police said: "It is a serious incident. The road will be remaining closed for the foreseeable future."

Update at 1pm

Police have reopened the eastbound carriageway but the westbound carriageway and the Broad Lane overbridge remain closed.

In a statement, Devon and Cornwall Police said they are not treating the death as suspicious.