A35 partially blocked after car and lorry crash

The A35 was partially blocked following a crash between a car and a lorry on the westbound carriageway of the Puddletown bypass, at the turn-off to Troy Town.

The incident was reported around 8.54am today (Wednesday, May 1)

Queues of traffic have been seen with one motorist telling the Echo they had been stuck in traffic for 15 minutes. 

Officers left the scene around 9.50am and no injuries were reported. 

Motorists were advised to find an alternative route if they are travelling. 

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: “We received a report at 8.54am of a collision on the westbound carriageway of the A35 Puddletown bypass involving a car and a lorry.

“Officers left the scene around 9.50am and no injuries were reported. .”