No one was injured this afternoon when a truck carrying a large number of gas cylinders crashed into the centre strip at Paola Hill.

Eyewitnesses said the truck was being driven down the hill when it appeared to have a brake failure.

A number of trees were uprooted.

The incident happened at about 1.45. Two lanes were blocked, causing a traffic jam.

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