A lorry carrying washing machines has tumbled over - spilling its load across a road in Dover this afternoon.

The incident has caused heavy tailbacks at the Limekiln Street roundabout near Townwall Street in Dover.

The rear trailer overturned at 1.05pm and is blocking lane two of the Londonbound carriageway and lane two of the coastbound carriageway.

A Kent Police spokesman said: "Traffic is reported to be moving in lanes 1 but there are significant delays.

"Safe recovery of the vehicle is expected to take some time and drivers are advised to listen to local broadcasts and allow extra time for their journey.

"Where possible, motorists are also advised to use the A2/M2 as an alternative route.

"There have been no reported injuries.

"The foreign registered vehicle was carrying washing machines which will need to be recovered before the vehicle can be removed from the carriageway.

"There is also roadside furniture damage."