The Wessex Way was partially closed due to a crash near County Gates roundabout this morning.

The incident caused long delays for motorists.

There were two vehicles involved.

One eyewitness said cars were doing U-turns in a bid to avoid the traffic.

The Wessex Way was closed from Cambridge Road roundabout towards Poole.

Fire and ambulance crews were also on the scene.

A Dorset Police spokesman has confirmed they were asked to attend by the ambulance service, following a two vehicle collision around 7.05am.

The road was open by 9.30am.