A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after his vehicle crashed into a house in Penryn this morning (Friday) rupturing a gas pipe.

Police were called to Helston Road at around 8.55am on following reports of a vehicle colliding with a house.

Gas engineers Gas engineers (Image: Paul Armstrong) The fire service was called, and road closure was put in place.

The gas services were also in attendance and worked with fire colleagues to make a gas leak safe. A small number of properties were evacuated.

The road will remain closed while electricity services attend.

A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving.

Police have thanked residents for their cooperation and patience whilst they remain at the scene.

The emergency services are currently still at the scene, and Helston Road is still closed.

Wales and West have also shared a statement in regard to the incident: "We were alerted to reports of a gas leak in the Green Lane area of Cornwall this morning (20 Sept) and immediately sent engineers to the scene.

“On arrival, we discovered that a third-party vehicle had damaged a gas service pipe supplying a property in the area causing it to leak.

"As a precaution, the emergency services closed Green Lane at its junction with Helston Road and evacuated a number of nearby properties.

“Our engineers worked as safely and as quickly as possible and have stopped the leak, making the area safe. We are now working to make a permanent repair.

“We appreciate the patience and understanding of local residents and road users while we carry out this essential repair.

“If anyone smells gas, thinks they have a gas leak, or suspects carbon monoxide poisoning, they should call us on 0800 111 999 and our engineers will be there to help, day or night.”

More information on the incident can be found at our live article here: Centre of Penryn closed off after 'van crashes into house'

Residents have been speaking to the Packet about the incident this morning.

Emergency services at the scene Emergency services at the scene (Image: Paul Armstrong)

Peter Wooding a nearby resident who witnessed the incident said: “I heard it, I live across the road from it.

“Dashing out to see what it was, it was just a really loud, like a scraping sound, almost in slow motion. As it hit the houses, the front left-hand wheel folded up underneath the car.

“I have been evacuated, got my fingers crossed to have the road dug already and hope to be back in soon.”