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Story summary
- A lorry fire on the A30 near Launceston erupted around 11:40 am on 15 October 2026, forcing road closures.
- Devon and Cornwall Police closed both lanes, reported no injuries, and urged motorists to avoid the area.
- Launceston College moved students to other buildings as smoke covered two thirds of the site.
- Cornwall Council told residents to keep windows shut to block smoke.