Truck rolls off Palace square, damages cars

A large trailer truck rolled off Palace Square in Valletta and crashed into a building in Archbishop Street, a few metres below, this morning. The incident happened at 4.30am. No one was injured but parked cars in Archbishop Street were damaged.  In a statement, the Transport Ministry said that at no time was permission given for entry of any vehicles into the square The trailer in question was parked in Republic Street in connection with the installation of Christmas decorations engaged by third parties, it said. An inquiry is being held.