A three-car crash is affecting eastbound traffic on the A31.

Police were called at about 2.45pm to reports of a crash involving a Suzuki, Mercedes and Land Rover.

It is being classified as a slight injury collision.

The fire service and paramedics were also at the scene.

The eastbound carriageway of the A31 was closed from the Merley Garden Roundabout to Canford Bottom.

This road closure was reopened at about 4.45pm but eastbound traffic is still being affected.

Fire crews from Ferndown and Westbourne Fire Station attended the scene.

Upon arrival, the crews found two people trapped in a car.

Crews used Holmatro rescue equipment to release the casualties who were then assessed by South West Ambulance Service.

Updates to follow