Two crashes at different locations on the A35 have blocked the road during rush hour. 

A two-vehicle crash near Dorchester is causing delays between the football ground roundabout and the turn-off for West Stafford in the east. 

Two police vehicles and an ambulance were seen at the scene, with police directing traffic as the eastbound lane is blocked. 

A short distance away, near Higher Bockhampton, another crash has taken place on the westbound carriageway between the turn-off for Troytown at Cuckoo Lane and Yellowham Hill. 

A witness saw two damaged cars at the scene. 

Motorists should expect delays. 

This is a breaking news incident with more to follow.