A number of water buffalo are on the loose on a road between Andover and Broughton, according to reports.

Police are currently on scene and are attempting to round up the animals, who are believed to have come from Broughton Water Buffalo's farm.

Witnesses at the scene took to Facebook to warn fellow drivers about the situation, writing: "Three buffalo on the loose on the Andover to Broughton Road. Pitch black and very foggy."

Drivers travelling should approach the roads with care.