THERE were severe delays on the A31 this afternoon following a crash near Ringwood.

The three-vehicle collision occurred in the westbound lane near Picket Post, between the Burley services turn off and the Shobley/Linford turn off, and blocked one lane.

No one was injured in the crash, which occurred at around 3.50pm.

Police attended to supervise the recovery operation and the road was cleared by 5pm.

Delays have also been caused by traffic slowing down due to a mobile police speed camera in a layby on the eastbound carriageway.