A crash has blocked a Weymouth route in both directions.

Preston Road is partially blocked in both directions due to a crash near Heron Close.

This is because of a single-vehicle crash. Police say that minor injuries have been reported.

UPDATE: This crash is now reported to have been cleared, and traffic is easing.

Slow traffic has been reported, and drivers are advised to find an alternate route.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "At 3.23pm on Wednesday, October 9, we received a report of a single-vehicle collision on Preston Road in Weymouth.

"Officers are in attendance with the ambulance service.

"The road is partially blocked.

"Minor injuries have been reported."