A FALLEN tree saw a road closed for more than five hours on Sunday afternoon.

Dorset Police received a report at 12.39pm on Sunday of a fallen tree blocking the A350 Poole Road south of Roundhouse Roundabout.

The local authority was notified and attended to remove the tree, while police officers assisted with traffic control.

The road was reopened shortly before 6pm.

There were no reports of any injuries.