A COLLISION on the A35 at Upton this afternoon is causing traffic problems throughout the area.

Motorists are apparently caught in queues around the A35 eastbound this afternoon as a result of the incident.

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A Dorset Police spokesperson said a two-vehicle collision took place on the Upton Bypass heading towards Poole around 1.05pm this afternoon.

It is not believed anyone is injured.

The whole carriageway was reported blocked for 10minutes earlier but one lane is now open.

Firefighters were called to the scene as one car was smoking.

Traffic was reportedly backing up to Sandford.

Recovery has been called to deal with the vehicles.