A FUEL spillage partially closed a road following a three-vehicle crash at a junction in Bournemouth.

Police and two fire crews were called to East Howe Lane on Wednesday evening, September 28, to deal with the incident. 

A Dorset Police spokesperson said: "We received a report at 6.39pm on Wednesday 28 September 2022 of a three vehicle collision in East Howe Lane in Bournemouth at the junction with Leybourne Avenue.

"A fuel spillage was reported. Officers attended with the fire service.

"The road was partially closed on one side. Local authority made aware."

A Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were called to East Howe Lane, Bournemouth at 6.55pm last night to assist with a fuel spillage.

"Due to the length of road affected, we sent two crews, from Redhill Park and Westbourne.

"The road was closed until a gritter from BCP Council could attend, and our stop was at 8.31pm."