Emergency crews are dealing with a suspected chemical leak in Medway.

Firefighters, police and paramedics were called to Brompton Farm Road in Strood shortly after midday following reports chemicals had spilled from a lorry.

One man, believed to be the driver of the lorry, has been taken to hospital.

The road was closed for more than an hour, but has now reopened.

A fire services spokesman said three fire engines had been called to the incident.

He added: "It appears the chemical was a small amount of Hydrochloric acid leaking from a drum inside the vehicle.

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