AN ACCIDENT involving a lorry and a 4x4 has closed Lee High Road, causing traffic problems in the area.

It has been closed between the junctions with Brandram Road/ Lochaber Road and Lenham Road/ Lee Park since before 7am due to the collision which happened by the petrol station at Old Road.

The road closure is causing traffic problems and congestion to A2211 Lewisham Road / A21 Molesworth Street (Loampit Vale) and on A205 Westhorne Avenue to A210 Eltham Road / Middle Park Avenue (Yorkshire Grey Roundabout).

Buses 122, 178, 261 and 321 are on diversion.