Updated 9.10am - Added photos

T'Alla u Ommu Hill was temporarily closed to traffic this morning after a truck overturned while driving along the steep road. 

The truck driver was pulled out of the cabin following the 7.20am accident, police said. His medical condition is not yet known. 

A crane is being used to lift the truck back onto its wheels. 

This was the second traffic incident involving trucks in less than 24 hours. Yesterday afternoon, a truck caught fire in spectacular fashion while it was being driven along the Coast Road at around 2.45pm. Nobody was hurt in the incident, police said. 

A crane is used to lift the truck back onto its wheels. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA crane is used to lift the truck back onto its wheels. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A truck caught fire on the Coast Road yesterday. Photo: Jahel MuscatA truck caught fire on the Coast Road yesterday. Photo: Jahel Muscat

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