A section of road is at a standstill as emergency services are investigating a “leaking” lorry.

The southbound junction of the A24 near Washington has been closed by emergency services as fire crews investigated the lorry carrying a metal container.

The road, between Washington and Findon, is seeing major traffic backing up with two lanes of vehicles queuing for several miles.


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The A24 was reported closed at 10.30am this morning and currently remains closed heading towards Findon.

Sussex Police and West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were approached for comment.