THREE people have been injured in a crash involving two cars which has closed the A31 east of Bere Regis.

Police said the vehicles, one which was towing a caravan, collided near the World's End pub at Almer about 3.50pm today.

Two of the casualties are being airlifted to Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester.

The road is likely to be closed for some time between Bere Regis and the Roundhouse Roundabout at Sturminster Marshall.