TRAFFIC backed up around a collision involving two motorcycles on the A352.

The incident happened at around 2pm today just outside Owermoigne by the Texaco garage.

It involved a motor scooter and a three-wheeled vehicle.

The road was closed for an hour while police officers worked at the scene and reopened at 3pm.

Two casualties were treated by paramedics at the site and taken to Dorset County Hospital with minor injuries.