A BROKEN down lorry is causing traffic problems on the Bournemouth Spur Road this morning.

Police were called to the southbound carriageway at 7.05am after the vehicle suffered a problem with its tyre.

The vehicle has now been removed and traffic is getting back to normal.

Recovery was called to replace the tyre and get the lorry moving.

It was on a bend and a lane was closed off to let traffic past safely, police said.