THE road is now re-open in both directions on the A31 after a car overturned.
Dorset Police were at the scene at the A31 Winterborne Zelston, near Blandford, at the Red Post crossroads earlier this morning. They urged motorists to find other routes as traffic build up around the incident.
The road was closed between the World's End pub and Winterborne Kingston on the A31.
A man was trapped inside the car but his injuries are not believed to be serious and he was taken to hospital as a precaution.
A Dorset Police spokesman added: "Officers were called at 6.55am today, to reports of a single vehicle road traffic collision on the A31 at Winterborne Zelston. A silver Rover 200 was on its roof.
"A man was trapped inside. His injuries are not thought to be serious.
"Closures were put in place at Winterborne Kingston, Red Post and the World’s End pub.
"Motorists were being urged to avoid the A31 while we deal with the incident.
"Fire and ambulance service were also informed."
The spokesman added: "The driver was taken to hospital as a precaution."
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