FIRE crews have been called to an apparent chemical spill at a Hampshire block of flats.

There are reports of a spillage of an as yet "undefined liquid" at St James House in Orchard Lane, Southampton.

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Fire teams from St Mary's, Redbridge and Hightown stations were called to the scene shortly before midday.

It is not yet know if anyone has been injured, or exactly what type of property the leak has occurred in.