THREE cars crashed in Dorchester this morning.

Dorset Police, South Western Ambulance Service and two fire crews from Dorchester were all called to assist after a three-way collision on Weymouth Avenue.

A spokeswoman for Dorset Police said they were called to scene at 9.37am.

The cars involved were a silver Citroen C5, registered to a man from Portland, a blue Volkswagen Passat registered to a man from Weymouth, and a black Ford KA, again registered to a man from Weymouth.

All vehicles required recovery.

One was leaking fuel which the fire service assisted with and ensured the area was safe.

The ambulance assisted, although no injuries have been reported.

The incident did not cause any road blocks.