UPDATE: Travel chaos after Chichester lorry crash closes A259

A lorry crash in Chichester this morning (July 29) has led to travel delays in and out of the city.
By The Newsroom
Published 29th Jul 2015, 08:53 BST

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Crews at the scene of the lorry crash on the A259 Bognor Road, Chichester PICTURE BY EDDIE MITCHELL SUS-150729-073249001Crews at the scene of the lorry crash on the A259 Bognor Road, Chichester PICTURE BY EDDIE MITCHELL SUS-150729-073249001
Crews at the scene of the lorry crash on the A259 Bognor Road, Chichester PICTURE BY EDDIE MITCHELL SUS-150729-073249001

The incident happened on the Bognor Road, Chichester, between Quarry Lane and Florence Road around 2.30am.

Lorry crash

The A259 Bognor Road has been closed in both directions while emergency services try to clear the scene, causing severe congestion around the city.

The lorry crash on the A259 Bognor Road, Chichester PICTURE BY EDDIE MITCHELL SUS-150729-073330001The lorry crash on the A259 Bognor Road, Chichester PICTURE BY EDDIE MITCHELL SUS-150729-073330001
The lorry crash on the A259 Bognor Road, Chichester PICTURE BY EDDIE MITCHELL SUS-150729-073330001
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Motorists are being advised to find alternative routes where possible.

Pictures of the scene: Overturned lorry

A spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said no-one was trapped or injured in the accident.

Updates to follow.

The lorry crash on the A259 Bognor Road, Chichester PICTURE BY EDDIE MITCHELL SUS-150729-073300001The lorry crash on the A259 Bognor Road, Chichester PICTURE BY EDDIE MITCHELL SUS-150729-073300001
The lorry crash on the A259 Bognor Road, Chichester PICTURE BY EDDIE MITCHELL SUS-150729-073300001

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