Live blog · 9 Nov 12:21

A31

There is a crash involving multiple vehicles on the A31. It happened between Ferndown and the Canford Bottom roundabout. Traffic is affected in the westbound direction.

1. 9 Nov 14:48 update: A31 cleared

   Traffic is returning to normal on the A31.

   CLEARED
2. 9 Nov 14:18 update: A31

   Statement from Dorset Police: "We were called at 12.15pm to a report of a three-vehicle collision between Ameysford Roundabout and Canford Bottom Roundabouts Officers are in attendance No further details on any injuries at this time One person has been arrested on suspicion of a driving offence"

   
3. 9 Nov 14:12 update: A31

   The road remains closed and traffic is bumper to bumper through Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne Road and Ham Lane. Traffic is flowing eastbound past the scene still.

   
4. 9 Nov 13:40 update: A31

   Dorset Police tells us one person has been arrested on suspicion of a driving offence and emergency services remain on the scene

   
5. 9 Nov 13:28 update: A31

   A31 closed westbound at the Ameysford roundabout

   
6. 9 Nov 13:28 update: A31

   Avoid Ferndown Industrial Estate where possible

   
7. 9 Nov 13:18 update: A31

   Google confirms the road is shut westbound

   
8. 9 Nov 13:14 update: A31

   Wimborne Road East around Stapehill, and Ham Lane are congested with diverted traffic. Ferndown Industrial Estate is getting lots of traffic too.

   
9. 9 Nov 13:02 update: A31

   At least 4 cars involved in this incident

   
10. 9 Nov 13:01 update: A31

    The Bournemouth One drone shows a very busy Canford Bottom roundabout as a result

    
11. 9 Nov 12:59 update: A31

    Reports coming in that the road is closed for traffic heading west

    
12. 9 Nov 12:21 update: A31

    There is an incident on the A31 between Ferndown and the Canford Bottom roundabout.

    

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