AN INJURED deer is currently blocking a road near Wareham.

Police are responding to an obstruction on the A35 by Morden Park Corner after being called on Thursday morning.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: “We received a report at 6.39am that a deer which was believed to be injured causing an obstruction in the road at Morden Park Corner on the A35.

“Officers are currently at the scene.”

The road reopened shortly before 8am.