DRIVERS have been urged to avoid a road in Sonning following a 'serious' crash this morning.

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Traffic reports show the crash happened around 8am on Thames Street causing police to close the road in both directions.

Slow traffic is to be expected in the surrounding area.

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Traffic reports state: "Road closed and slow traffic due to serious accident on B478 Thames Street both ways at The Atrium."

Thames Valley Police tweeted on TVP Reading urging motorist to avoid the area while investigations are ongoing.