A gas leak has closed a Sussex road.

Keymer Road, Hassocks, is closed both ways between Parklands Road and Woodlands Road.

A Southern Gas Networks said: "We're currently working to repair a leak on our gas main in Keymer Road, Hassocks.

"We have temporarily closed Keymer Road while we carry out our emergency repairs. Our engineers are working to repair the leak and restore the road surface as quickly as possible."

Hannah Brett, spokesperson from Southern Gas Networks, said: "We apologise for any inconvenience our urgent works may cause and we would encourage motorists to seek alternative routes while our closure is in place."