A man has been taken to hospital after a collision with a pick-up truck.
Emergency services, including the air ambulance, were called to the collision on the A351 near Wareham at 12.35pm today.
The road was closed both ways following the collision near the Halfway Inn.
Update: Wareham - traffic heavier than normal in the town centre, Stoborough, through Bucknowle and other local routes due to A351 closure.
— Travel Dorset (@TravelDorset) July 25, 2017
The male pedestrian was taken to Poole Hospital by ambulance for treatment. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
A351 near the Halfway Inn, Corfe Castle is closed both ways with a RTC. Diversions are being put in place. @TravelDorset @Bournemouthecho pic.twitter.com/1SUa9LuvGn
— Dorset Traffic Cops (@DorsetTraffic) July 25, 2017
More Bus diverted its services between Swanage and Wareham while the road was closed.
Following an RTC, the road South of Stoborough towards Corfe Castle has been closed so please expect serious disruption to our 40 service.
— Morebus (@Morebusco) July 25, 2017
The road reopened at 1.44pm.
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