The A339 is closed in both directions after a road traffic accident this afternoon.

Kingsclere Road is partially blocked in both directions at Rookdown Lane after three cars were involved in a crash.

Hampshire Fire Control wrote on their twitter that a Basingstoke crew 'are dealing with a 3-car RTC on the A339'.

Drivers are being now being warned by Hampshire Fire Control 'to avoid the area' if they can.

According to the AA live traffic map delays have already begun and traffic is very slow from Hook Lane.

Emergeny services have been contacted for comment.