A MAJOR road has closed this evening after a tree fell on power lines.

The A350 Poole Road is shut both ways between the Roundhouse Roundabout and Limberlost as a result of the incident.

Police and firefighters are at the scene. Engineers and officials from the council have also been requested.

A spokesperson from Dorset Police said: "We were called shortly before 4.25pm after a tree fell on some power lines.

"Police are assisting with road closures.

"No one has been injured."

Delays are reported in the area.