A tanker driver was almost left crying over spilled milk yesterday evening when his vehicle overturned near Penryn.

The milk tanker toppled just after 8.50pm as it was going around the Treluswell Roundabout.

Firefighters from Falmouth worked alongside the police to manage traffic while the tanker company sent another vehicle to decant the milk into. Once this had happened the emergency services could move the overturned vehicle.

Falmouth Packet:

The tanker overturned on the Treluswell Roundabout. Photo by Adam Brady

A fire service spokesperson said at the time: "Our crew have reported that nothing has leaked out of the tanker at present and there is no risk to the environment at this time."

The Environment Agency was informed as a matter of precaution.

Falmouth Packet:

The two damaged cars in Penmere Hill, Falmouth

A second accident to take place in the area in 12 hours then caused delays in Falmouth earlier this morning, when two cars collided at Penmere Hill.

The crash took place shortly before the peak rush hour, with police putting out signs warning approaching traffic and covering the damaged cars in police tape.