THE A338 was closed both ways at lunchtime due to a car fire.

Both carriageways were closed around 2pm while firefighters dealt with the blaze northbound between Blackwater Junction at Hurn and the Ashley Heath roundabout.

It is believed one lane is still closed.

The vehicle was just past Blackwater junction and police were called to deal with traffic.

A spokesperson for Dorset Fire and Rescue said crews from Springbourne, Christchurch and Ringwood attended the incident.

No-one was injured.