A VEHICLE has crashed into a ditch and landed on its roof on the side of the A338 Spur Road.

Police were called to reports of a two-vehicle crash on the northbound carriageway near Blackwater Junction at 12.35pm.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said a red Ford had left the road before ending up in the ditch.

Minor injuries have been reported.

The vehicle will need to be recovered.

Morebus said its X3 and X6 services are diverting via Christchurch as a result of the crash.

A spokesperson for the bus company said as a result of the incident, the stop at Ashley Heath roundabout northbound cannot be served.

There are reports of delays. 

More follows.