Major route reopens after car and lorry crash

Image source, Dorset Police

Image caption, The crash happened on the eastbound carriageway near the Merley roundabout

A stretch of a major route in Dorset has reopened following a crash involving a car and a lorry.

The crash led to the eastbound closure of the A31 Wimborne bypass near the Merley roundabout shortly before 07:45 BST.

The road reopened from the A349 shortly before 11:00. National Highways said delays were "clearing well".

Dorset Police said one person was treated at the scene by ambulance crews.

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