A  CRASH involving two vehicles closed the A31 between the Roundhouse Roundabout in Sturminster Marshall and Stag Gate. The road has now reopened.

The incident happened at 11.11am this morning.

The accident partially blocked the busy road and two people received minor injuries.

Firefighters rescued one casualty from a vehicle.

The incident caused travel disruption with queuing traffic around the site.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said the road was closed to allow for the recovery of the vehicles involved.