DRIVERS heading out of Hampshire faced hitting motoring 'carnage' after a five-car crash on a major road.

Motorists heading out of the New Forest towards Bournemouth faced delays following the crash on the A338 Spur Road at Blackwater.

Traffic was stationary on the southbound carriageway due to the accident, which is believed to involve five vehicles.

Police arrived on the scene at 12.36pm, a spokesperson confirmed.

Traffic was particularly heavy due to the AFC Bournemouth home game this afternoon.

As a result Cherries  kicked off at 3.30pm.

Motorists were also delayed on the Avon Causeway and through Christchurch as well as on the A31 at Ringwood and Ferndown.

There was also heavy traffic in Bournemouth and Boscombe.

One motorist described the situation as 'carnage'.

A second accident on Castle Lane, outside Castlepoint, also caused tailbacks due to a fuel spillage near to Nandos.

Three police cars, an ambulance and two fire engines were at the scene.

A Dorset Fire and Rescue spokesperson said a casualty was trapped in a vehicle and firefighters used cutting gear to take the roof off the vehicle.

The casualty was assessed at the scene before being taken to hospital.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said at 1.25pm, the incident was a minor injury five-vehicle RTC.

A spokesperson for South Western Ambulance said: "The accident happened at 12.16pm and one person was taken to Royal Bournemouth Hospital with injuries that are not thought to be serious."

They added: "An officer, an ambulance and a rapid response vehicle were called to the scene."