THE A35 was closed earlier due to a crash near Charmouth.

The air ambulance was due to land following the accident, which has caused a section of the A35 to be closed from the A3052 to The Street into Charmouth / Berne Lane.

A spokesman for Dorset Police said: "The A35 is currently closed in both directions at Charmouth due to a serious road traffic collision.

"Motorists are advised to please seek alternative routes. Thank you for your patience."

The road and since reopened and police are appealing for witnesses. See story here