A ROAD in Lytchett Minster was closed in both directions this morning due to an overturned lorry.

The A350 Blandford Road North, between Wimborne Road and Randalls Hill was closed until lunchtime.

Traffic was affected between Sturminster Marshall and Upton.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "Dorset Police received a report at 9.10am on Tuesday January 12 of a lorry that had overturned on the A350 near to Sturminster Marshall.

"Officers attended to assist with closing the road. The road is currently closed to allow for recovery of the lorry.

"There are no reports of any injuries."

The spokesperson confirmed the road has now reopened.