The A35 has been closed in both directions this morning following a serious crash.

The road has been closed between B3075 Chitten Hill (Morden) to A351 Bakers Arms Roundabout, Lytchett Minster.

UPDATE: Motorcyclist rushed to hospital with 'very serious' injuries after A35 crash

Police were called to reports of the crash near the Axium Centre shortly before 5.30am.

This is affecting traffic between Dorchester and Bournemouth.

A Dorset Police spokeswoman said: "We were called at 5.23am on Monday, September 14, to reports of a serious injury collision on the A35 near the Axium Centre at Lytchett Minster.

"The road has been closed between the Bakers Arms roundabout and Morden Park Corner. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes."