A major road has been blocked by a lorry during rush hour.

Police have closed one lane in New Dover Road, Canterbury, at the St George's Place junction.

Footage of the lorry stuck on the road

There are traffic delays affecting roads in the area.

A lorry can be seen parked on the junction towards the city centre.

Police were called at 6.26am today to a report a lorry was causing an obstruction having broken down in New Dover Road.

The vehicle is currently awaiting recovery and a lane closure is in place.

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