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A driver was arrested following an alleged incident on the A38 in Cornwall on Sunday night, where a car crashed into a house before bursting into flames.
The fire spread from the car to the house during the incident in Bodmin and both people and a large number of dogs had to be rescued from the building.
The driver of the car was in “severe shock and considerable pain” and was taken to Derriford Hospital.
He was later arrested while in hospital on suspicion of arson crimes, Devon and Cornwall police said.
A police spokesman said: “At approximately 7.30pm on Sunday 18 October, Devon and Cornwall Police received a call from a member of the public saying that there had been a collision in which a single vehicle had struck a house, causing the car and house to catch fire, trapping the driver in the process.
“The scene was initially attended by officers from the Devon and Cornwall Roads Police Team who evacuated the occupants of the house and a large number of dogs.
“Cornwall Fire and Rescue also attended along with paramedics. The sole male occupant of the vehicle was removed from the vehicle shortly before police arrived.
“The driver of the car was conscious and breathing, albeit with a heavy impact and considerable pain.
“The driver was taken to Derriford Hospital where it was confirmed that he had a broken arm and other soft tissue injuries.
“The man was subsequently arrested while at Derriford Hospital for arson offenses.
“Devon and Cornwall RPT officers along with the collision investigation and fire scene investigation officers attended the scene and the road was closed for several hours to allow for a thorough investigation and extended fire and rescue buffer.
“The CID officials will complete the subsequent investigation work.”
If anyone has additional information that may aid the investigation, contact the police at 101 quoting registration 804 from October 18.
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