EMERGENCY services are currently on the scene of a house fire in Winnersh.

Thames Valley Police has cordoned off part of the Reading Road in both directions, between Old Woosehill lane and Old Forest Road, while fire crews and paramedics attend the scene.

Motorists are being advised to avoid the area or expect delays.

Thames Valley Police tweeted this photo of the scene shortly before 4pm.

Reading Buses has tweeted to inform customers that its Lion 4/X4 services are not able to serve the area.

More on this as we get it.