A lorry driver was taken to hospital after his HGV overturned, spilling diesel across a West Sussex road.

The accident happened on the A284 Lyminster Road near Littlehampton, at 5.20am today.

Firefighters from Littlehampton and Arundel took part in a clean-up operation as diesel from the lorry's fuel tank spilled across the road.

The road was closed for around three hours.