DRIVERS are facing delays after an accident near the football ground roundabout in Dorchester.

The southbound route to Weymouth from the county town was closed while police and ambulance are on scene.

Road closures have now been lifted but traffic is still moving slowly.

The accident is believed to involve four cars and the A354 Weymouth Road southbound was blocked around the A35.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said paramedics were on scene and one person was treated for possible whiplash.

The southbound lane was closed from the football stadium on the A354 towards Weymouth.

The northbound lane from Weymouth to Dorchester remained open throughout the incident.