THE A3066 between Beaminster and Bridport was briefly closed last night after a vehicle had rolled on to its roof.

Police were called at around 10pm to the incident, near Crooked Oak Corner in the vicinity of the village of Melplash.

When police arrived at the scene, the occupants of the car had already exited the vehicle of their own accord.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said: "It was a minor RTC.

"We had a report of one vehicle that had rolled on to its roof.

"There were no reports of any injuries and the people were up and walking.

"The road was briefly closed and the vehicle was removed."

The road was reopened shortly after the incident.