A MAN suffered minor injuries following a three-car crash on the A31 this evening.

The collision, reported to police during rush-hour, took place in the westbound carriageway between Ringwood and the Ashley Heath Interchange.

Traffic is queueing back to the Hightown Hill junction.

The road is only partially blocked but motorists are advised to use alternative routes.

A spokesperson from Hampshire Constabularly said: "We received reports of a three-vehicle collision.

"One man is described as 'walking wounded'."