THE main road between Basingstoke and Overton is blocked after a lorry overturned.

Firefighters from Basingstoke fire station were called to the scene on the B3400, outside Oakley Hall, at 8.55am this morning.

The container lorry had left the carriageway and was on its side.

No other vehicles were involved and no one was injured.

The road is likely to be closed for some time, as the lorry will need to be recovered.