A crash has taken place in Weymouth. 

Two vehicles have been involved in a collision near St Paul's Church on Abbotsbury Road. 

The crash caused one lane of traffic to be blocked, with cars taking turns to pass the vehicles.

The van after the crashThe van after the crash (Image: Newsquest)

 

Traffic is coping well despite the blocked road.

One of the vehicles - a van, was left badly damaged with a wheel out of place.

The other vehicle - a car, was left with a broken headlight.

Emergency services, including police and firefighters, were called just before 5.30pm. 

Buses which run through Abbotsbury Road have been diverted.

The First Bus routes 12, X52 and x53 have been diverted via WestWey Road.

Stops on Abbotsbury Road will not be served.