Several people have been injured after five vehicles were involved in a crash. 

The accident occurred on the A352 Main Street between Broadmayne and Warmwell. 

Emergency services are at the scene and police have closed the road. 

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "We were called at 3.39pm to reports of a multiple vehicle collision. The accident involved a Lexus, a Honda, and Astra, a Land Rover and a Ford KA." 

They added fire services had to cut the roof off the Honda to free a person. 

A spokesperson for South West Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 3:58pm to an road traffic collision on the A352 near Broadmayne. 

"Three patients being treated at the scene." 

They added the incident was still ongoing.

Dorset Police said one person was taken to Dorset County Hospital at 5.30pm but the extent of their injuries and other people involved was not known at this time. 

Road closures are expected to be in place for some time. 

More to follow.