DRIVERS are being warned about a major diesel spill.

Motorists in the Steyning and Henfield area are being urged to drive with extreme caution as an apparent fuel spill has caused already wet roads to become extremely hazardous.

Reports have been received by Sussex Police from drivers on the A283 and the A281 and a number of vehicles have skidded and are experiencing traction difficulties on the slippery surface.

A section of the road in the Henfield area has been closed and Highways have been requested to attend to the spillage.