The Dorset coast road was blocked after a lorry turned on its side.

The incident has been causing traffic jams along the section of road from Cleverlawns to the Wears Farm turn off while emergency services worked at the scene.

Traffic travelling between Abbotsbury and Burton Bradstock was affected, however the road has now reopened.

A spokesman for Dorset Police said: "Dorset Police was called at 11.23am on Thursday March 11 to a report of a collision on the B3157 near Abbotsbury.

"It is reported that a lorry was on its side.

"Officers attended the scene. There are no reports of any injuries.

"The road is currently blocked. Recovery has been requested for the vehicle."