A SINGLE-vehicle crash has taken place on the Wessex Way near County Gates roundabout.

The incident - on the approach to the roundabout from Bournemouth - has resulted in the car, a Peugeot 207, stopping slightly off the road after hitting a lamppost.

An ambulance is in attendance and police are directing traffic. 

Traffic is moving slowly past the accident.

The male driver has been taken to Poole Hospital with minor injuries.

The westbound lane is closed for a short time to allow recovery of the vehicle.

Police said they were called at 12.28pm.