A35 Dorchester Bypass blocked by lorry fire and oil spill

Emergency services are at the scene

Author: Sophie CridlandPublished 6th Aug 2021
Last updated 6th Aug 2021

Fire crews from Bere Regis, Dorchester, Weymouth and a water carrier from Poole are dealing with a lorry fire on the A35 near Puddletown.

A Spokesperson from Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service say the vehicle is well alight and oil has spilled onto the road making it slippery.

Part of the road between B3150 Stinsford Hill (Stinsford Roundabout) and A352 (West Stafford turn off) is blocked due to queueing traffic.

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