A LORRY carrying chemicals spilled its load across a road.

Police and fire crews blocked several roads after the incident on the A22 near Maresfield at about 9.15am today.

A fire service spokeswoman said: “Cordons were put in place and a specialist company contacted to help with the clear up.

“As of 11.30am there were two fires engines and a specialist Technical Rescue Unit at the scene.

“There are no reports of injuries, please avoid the area.”