OFFICERS have been called to the Wimborne area following a serious collision involving two cars on the A31.

Dorset Police have closed the A31 Lake Gates Roundabout in the direction of Merley Bird Roundabout near Oakley.

At least one person involved in the crash is believed to have sustained serious injuries.

A police spokesman said: "At 11.49am today, we were called by the ambulance service to assist with a collision near the A31 Lake Gate Roundabout."

Heavy traffic continues to build along this route, and drivers have been advised to use alternative routes via the A349 / A35.

More information is to follow.