A ROAD has been left partially blocked after a crash involving a HGV.

The vehicle left the road and struck a tree on Main Road, Marchwood, at around 7.12am this morning, leaving the road partially blocked and causing delays for motorist.

Police are currently at the scene as well as an ambulance crew.

Teams from R D Avery are working to remove the HGV but said it "may take a while" to clear. 

The accident is also causing delays for bus routes that use the road. 

Bluestar said in a Tweet that the C17 due at 7.24am from North Baddesley had to divert via Claypits Lane and Sizer Way.

A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said: "We were called at 7.12am today, 11 November, to reports of a single vehicle collision on Main Road in Marchwood. 

"A lorry was in collision with a tree, causing the road to be blocked. 

"No injuries were reported and the vehicle has now been recovered."