Police have closed a busy road after vehicles have become stuck.

Coombe Valley Road is currently closed to traffic due to adverse weather conditions and stuck vehicles.

Dorset was covered by heavy snow fall with many roads and railway lines blocked. 

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One nearby driver said: “The snow is thick in the area and cars keep getting stuck.”

At around 12.18pm today, the road reopened.

Weymouth and Portland Police subsequently issued the following statement: 

"We have reopened Coome Valley Road between Weymouth and Dorchester

"There is still snow on the road, so we advise on essential travel with caution."

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