A gas main was damaged in a car crash on the A353 in the early hours of this morning.

Emergency services rushed to a crash on the A353 Grove Hill near Osmington at around 2.24am this morning.

It was reported that a gas main was damaged as a result of the collision.

The road was closed between Weymouth and the Warmwell Cross Roundabout as a precaution.

No serious injuries were reported.

At around 7.15am, police confirmed the road had been reopened.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police at around 2.30am said: "Emergency services are currently responding to a road traffic collision on the A353 Grove Hill near Osmington.

"It was reported that a gas main was damaged as a result of the collision and road closures have been put in place as a precaution between Weymouth and the Warmwell Cross Roundabout.

"There are no reports of any serious injuries.

"We would like to thank members of the public for their patience and understanding while the closures are in place."

Police provided an update at 7.15am which said: "Road closures have been lifted on the A353 near Osmingston following an earlier collision. We would like to thank members of the public for their patience and understanding during the closures."