DRIVERS escaped without injuries after a five-car crash on the A31 in the New Forest yesterday.

Both lanes of the eastbound carriageway were blocked after the collision at Picket Post.

The incident involved a grey Audi, grey Ford Fiesta, white Kia Sportage, blue BMW and red and black Renault Captur. 

It was reported at 2.54pm. 

A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said all the occupants were safely out their cars and recovery was arranged.

No one has been injured.

The ambulance service was stood down, but the fire service attended in case of fuel spillage. 

After the accident had been cleared there remained some delays of around 30 minutes in on the A31.