The police had a weighty problem on their hands on Monday afternoon - all 30 tonnes of it.
A huge concrete block fell off a trailer as it was being carried along Corradino Road, Paola, causing part of the road surface to collapse. It reportedly damaged a water main.
Traffic was diverted until investigations were held and a crane was brought to the scene. Fortunately, no one was injured.
The concrete block is used to anchor fish pens at sea.