There are long delays to traffic along a major route into Dorset this afternoon after three cars crashed.

The westbound carriageway of the A31 has been blocked near Cadnam in Hampshire due to the multi-car crash. 

No one has been injured in the collision, according to Dorset Police, however there are significant delays to traffic heading towards Dorset.

The delays begin from the junction 12 of the M27 through to the A338 junction at Ashley Heath.

Motorists are advised to find alternative routes.

A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said: "We were called at 1.35pm to a collision on the A31 westbound, near the Stoney Cross junction.

"Three cars were involved and no injuries were reported."