MOTORISTS heading through the New Forest this morning are facing long delays after a crash on a major route.

There are long delays on the A338 Spur Road after a collision near Ashley Heath.

The incident which has taken place on the northbound carriageway is causing delays both ways.

One lane was initially blocked as a result of the two-vehicle collision but is expected to be cleared soon.

Delays of up to 25 minutes are being reported and traffic is slow back to the Blackwater junction.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said the traffic was "gridlocked".

They were called at 7.58am to a collision involving two vehicles on the northbound carriageway around half a mile from Ashley Heath roundabout.

An ambulance was also called but was not needed, the force spokesperson added.

Recovery is required for one vehicle.