A LORRY has rolled onto its side during a crash, forcing police to close a busy road. 

The HGV was involved in a collision this morning on the A27 when it flipped onto its side and slid down the road blocking both carriageways.

Daily Echo:

Photo via Sussex Police

Police have closed the road from Chichester to Emsworth.

Officers expect that the road will be closed for a number of hours, if not most of the day.

Motorists are being urged to plan their journey to avoid the area.

Traffic delays are expected.