A BASINGSTOKE primary school has been forced to close for the day because of the gas leak at Black Dam Roundabout.

Rucstall Primary School, in Holbein Close, Black Dam, has fully closed to all pupils following the incident this morning, which was discovered at 8.40am.

The gas leak at the roundabout, which is undergoing a major redevelopment, has resulted in the roundabout being closed eastbound at the A30 and the Old Common Road junction with the A30 is also closed.

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