MOTORISTS are facing delays on the A31 this evening following a crash involving a crane.

The road is partially blocked and police officers are in attendance at the scene between Bere Regis and Winterborne Zelston.

A Dorset Police spokeswoman said the force was called to reports of the incident on the A31 Dorchester Road near Red Post Crossroads at 3.32pm on Friday, November 18, after a crane had gone off the road.

Recovery was needed and there were no reported injuries, the spokeswoman said.

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