Emergency services are currently on scene on a Cornish road after an incident involving a tractor.

The A390 is partially blocked in both directions after a tractor shed its load at a roundabout.

The incident occurred on the Chiverton Cross roundabout at Truro with hay bales coming off the back of the tractor and ending up in the inside lane.

Heavy traffic is reported in the area due to the shed load.

Police have asked the public and anyone travelling along the route to be show 'lane patience' during the time in which the debris is being cleared.

Devon and Cornwall Police are currently on the scene helping to clear the debris from the road.

South West Farmer: Emergency services are currently on scene on a Cornish road after an incident involving a tractor. Picture: Devon and Cornwall Road Policing TeamEmergency services are currently on scene on a Cornish road after an incident involving a tractor. Picture: Devon and Cornwall Road Policing Team

In an update on its social media page, a spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Roads Policing Team said: "We are currently dealing with a tractor that's shed its load on Chiverton Cross roundabout in Truro.

"Please be patient and show lane discipline until its sorted.

"Thank you."

Traffic monitoring system INRIX has put out the following update: "A30 both ways partially blocked, heavy traffic due to shed load at A390 (Chiverton Cross roundabout).

"Police are on scene helping to clean up debris that has fallen of a tractor."

It is not believed that anyone has been hurt by the debris and emergency services have not reported any injuries.

The Packet will continue to update on the situation as more information becomes available.