EMERGENCY services were called to West Allington outside Bridport Medical Centre today after a person suffered a medical incident.

A member of the public required medical attention and was taken to hospital this morning.

The road was closed while emergency services attended, and staff from the medical centre assisted in dealing with the incident.

A spokesman for Bridport Medical Centre said: "The team has been dealing with an incident.

"Emergency services were in attendance and a member of the public has been taken to hospital.

"Thank you for your understanding while the team and emergency services were dealing with incident."