One lane was closed on a busy Dorset dual carriageway after a car overturned.

A crash was reported on the A35 Eastbound near the B3390- the turn off to Affpuddle and Tolpuddle at 7.04am this morning.

Traffic has been reported as being slow due to one lane on the dual carriageway being closed, with motorists advised to find an alternative route.

Emergency Services attended the scene, as there were no reports of any serious injuries. 

Crew from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire assisted with removing the vehicle from the carriageway. 

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "We received a report at 7.04am of a single vehicle collision on the A35 near Tolpuddle involving a car that had overturned on the eastbound carriageway.

"Officers attended, along with the ambulance service, but there were no reports of any serious injuries.

"The fire service also attended to assist with removing the vehicle from the carriageway and officers left the scene at around 8.25am."