Lorry overturns and catches fire - emergency services on the scene
A lorry has reportedly overturned and caught fire on a rural road.
London Road just outside Balcombe has closed as a result of the lorry rolling and catching fire.
The road has been closed between High Street and Stoney Lane and is causing traffic delays.
A spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service took to Twitter saying: "We are responding to a road traffic collision on London Road at Balcombe, between the B2110 and Stoney Lane.
⚠️ We are responding to a road traffic collision on London Road at Balcombe, between the B2110 and Stoney Lane.
The road is currently closed in both directions.
Crews from @CrawleyFire999 and @BurgessHillFRS on scene.
Please avoid the area. ⚠️— West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (@WestSussexFire) February 3, 2023
"The road is currently closed in both directions. Crews from Crawley and Burgess Hill are on scene.
"Please avoid the area."
