Major route closed after car and lorry crash

A stretch of a major route in Dorset has reopened following a crash involving a car and a lorry.

The crash led to the eastbound closure of the A31 Wimborne bypass near the Merley roundabout shortly before 07:45 BST.

The road reopened from the A349 shortly before 11:00. National Highways said delays were “clearing well”.

Dorset Police said one person was treated at the scene by ambulance crews.