TRAFFIC has been held up in Reading throughout the afternoon following a crash on the A4074.

The road was closed in both directions due to the accident and spillage of diesel from Horsepond Road (Cane End) to Shepherds Lane (Reading).

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Reading Chronicle:

The road was closed around 11.10am in order for recovery and a clean up operation to take place.

More than one accident is said have happened along the stretch.

The road has now reopened and the spillage was cleared about 2pm.