A MAJOR Hampshire road has been closed after a crash caused milk and varnish to spill on to the carriageway.

Police have shut the A34 southbound between the A303 and A272 at South Wonston following the collision between two lorries.

Emergency services are currently working to get the lorries recovered and clean the road.

Officers say there is no risk to the public's health following the spill.

A spokesman added: "We understand this will cause traffic issues and apologise for the inconvenience, but would like to thank road users for their patience while we deal with the incident.

"We advise avoiding this area until the incident is resolved, so please keep an eye on our social media channels for further updates."

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