There are lengthy tailbacks on the A35 after a car left the road and ended up in a ditch.

Emergency services were called to Winterbourne Abbas just before 3.20pm this afternoon. 

Police, fire and ambulance services rushed to the scene near The Coach House Inn.

The road was closed while they dealt with the incident and reopened about 4pm. 

Bridport and Lyme Regis News: Tailbacks on the A35 this afternoon with cars turning back Picture: Jennifer MulcaheyTailbacks on the A35 this afternoon with cars turning back Picture: Jennifer Mulcahey (Image: NQ)

Traffic is moving again, albeit slowly. 

According to Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, the car was found on its side on a ditch. 

A spokesman said: "Crew from Dorchester attended and found a car on its side in a ditch; firefighters helped the driver out of the vehicle."