The Forth Road Bridge has been closed to all traffic after a lorry overturned amid high winds.

The lorry was on the northbound section of the bridge when its trailer toppled over at around 2.45pm on Tuesday.

Authorities had earlier closed the bridge to high-sided vehicles due to the high winds, with warning signs in place to advise drivers of the danger.

The bridge was shut in both directions as crews worked amid winds of up to 58mph to right the vehicle.

The trailer was brought upright around 5pm. Another vehicle will be used to shield the lorry from the winds in order for it to be removed safely.

Motorists stuck on the bridge were advised to stay in their vehicles and await instruction.

The bridge closure lead to tailbacks for drivers in surrounding areas.

A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: "Warning signs were in place prohibiting high-sided vehicles from crossing the bridge due to high winds.

"Inquiries are on-going into the full circumstances.

"Police are advising motorists to avoid the bridge and find an alternative route."

In January, the bridge was forced to close overnight after a lorry overturned and damaged railings across the central reservation.