The A353 between White Horse Hill in Weymouth and Osmington has reopened following an accident.

Emergency services attended the incident earlier today which happened between the turnings for Chapel Lane and Mills Road leading to Osmington Mills.

The accident has now been cleared and traffic in the area is easing.

Traffic was diverting through Sutton Poyntz and the roads are congested.

Motorists were being asked to avoid the area.