A BASINGSTOKE bank has been forced to close because of flooding.

The Lloyds branch at the Top of The Town, in Winchester Street, posted a notice up to say it had closed because of an "emergency situation".

A spokeswoman for Lloyds confirmed that this was because of a leak caused by flooding.

She added: "They have closed and don't expect it to be open again today. Customers are being directed to the Lloyds branch in Festival Place."