THE A31 was closed eastbound this afternoon after a three-vehicle crash near Canford Bottom Roundabout. 

Police were called to the scene of the collision at 2.45pm.

The fire service was in attendance as there were reports of a trapped person and the ambulance service was also requested.

The road was closed at Merley Gardens Roundabout to Canford Bottom following the incident near the Ferndown industrial estate.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said the crash involved a grey Land Rover, a white Suzuki and a silver Mercedes, all registered to Hampshire keepers. One person sustained "slight injuries".

The road was reopened by around 7pm.