A crash closed part of the coast road near Weymouth this morning (Saturday, July 15). 

The incident occurred on the eastbound section of the route from New Road in Portesham to Nottington Lane in Langton Herring.

Bramdon Lane was closed for several hours following the crash on the busy route, a key road connecting Weymouth and Bridport.

Police cordoned off the road as drivers were advised to avoid the area.

The road has since reopened.