A VAN rolled over onto its side after it left the road this morning as Storm Eunice hits the county, causing major travel disruption.

Pictures show the white van on its side after it left the road and went into a field on the A37 near Frampton, with debris and the contents of the van strewn along the verge.

An amber weather alert has been issued as strong winds from Storm Eustice hit Dorset. Residents are being advised to only travel if absolutely necessary and take measures to stay safe.

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Police said they received a report just after 10am this morning that a van had left the road and officers attended the scene.

Ambulance were on the scene but police said there were no reports of any injuries.

A spokesman for Dorset Police said: "We were called at 10.02am on Friday, February 18, to a report of a single vehicle collision on the A37 near Frampton. It was reported that a van had left the road and was in a hedge.

"Officers attended. There were no reports of any injuries. Recovery was being arranged for the vehicle."