A BROKEN down lorry in an awkward position is causing traffic problems in East Dorset this afternoon.

The vehicle is on the A31 in Sturminster Marshall, and the road is partially blocked with very slow traffic eastbound around the Spetisbury turn off.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said officers received a call at around 4.23pm.

She added that a recovery vehicle is on its way, and traffic officers are at the scene.