A road that was closed for eight hours following a fatal crash this morning has now re-opened.

The A354 was closed at Cashmoor and the Handley Cross Roundabout from 6.30am this morning.

The road is now reported to have re-opened.

This is because of a crash at around 6am this morning involving a Kawasaki motorcycle. The rider - a man in his 60s from Dorchester - was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say his family has been informed.

Read more: Dorchester motorcyclist killed in crash

Road closures were in place to allow the emergency services to respond and for a detailed examination of the collision scene to be carried out.

During the closure, a spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "Road closures are currently in place as emergency services respond to reports of a serious road traffic collision on the A354 near Sixpenny Handley in North Dorset.

"Closures are in place between Cashmoor and the Handley Cross roundabout. We would urge motorists to avoid the area if possible and would like to thank members of the public for their patience and understanding while the closures are in place."