A crash between three vehicles shut the A348 Ringwood Road near Poole Lane this morning.

The A348 westbound was closed, with queueing traffic due to the accident.

Police, fire and ambulance were also called to the scene at 6.58am.

Bournemouth Echo:

It took place between West Howe roundabout and the Mountbatten roundabout.

Traffic is slow as a result with cars queued back to Wallisdown Road roundabout.

Police are directing traffic away from Ringwood Road from the former Clock Garage.

The road is now open, although the council has been called to remove debris and oil from the road.