There are long delays to the Royal Cornwall Hospital in both directions this evening after part of the road in Truro had to be closed.

The A390 Tresawls Road at Treliske is currently shut in both directions due to an incident, believed to be a collision, close to the Spar shop and church.

Falmouth Packet:

A Google Maps image showing the extent of the congestion

It has caused major congestion, with sensors showing traffic queuing back as far as Arch Hill in one direction and McDonald’s in the opposite direction.

UPDATE: The congestion has now cleared.