A KEY road in north Dorset is blocked in both directions following reports of a crash involving a lorry.

St John's Hill, in Shaftesbury, has been blocked since the crash was first reported shortly before 2pm with motorists still experiencing delays.

The crash took place between Love Lane to Tanyard Lane.

Traffic is being affected in and out of Shaftesbury and, according to traffic monitoring service INRIX, the road remains blocked.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "We received a report at 1.11pm of a single vehicle collision involving a lorry at Saint John’s Hill in Shaftesbury.

"No reports of any injuries. It was reported the road was blocked.

"Recovery is being arranged."