AN overturned tractor and fuel spillage at the Hillhead roundabout, Falmouth closed the A39 last night causing long delays.

Traffic queued back from Mabe to the roundabout, with police advising drivers to avoid the area. Union Road was also closed.

The Air Ambulance was in attendance.

The report says: The A39 both ways closed due to overturned Tractor and fuel spillage between B3292 Falmouth Road (Ponsharden Roundabout) and Hill Head Roundabout. Police directing traffic. The tractor has overturned on the Hillhead roundabout. Affecting traffic between Falmouth, Penryn and the A394. Union road is also closed.