A GAS leak has forced the emergency closure of a road in Poole.

Pound Lane is shut at the junction of A35 Fernside Road, opposite Tesco Express.

Southern Gas Network engineers are currently on site dealing with the leak.

A spokesperson for Borough of Poole said: " At this point in time we do not know how long it will take to rectify the problem.

"Vehicles are still able to exit Pound Lane at this junction but unfortunately vehicles are unable to access Pound Lane from Fernside Road."

Traffic is "coping well", according to transport information supplier Inrix.