Update: This article contains information on an earlier incident and the information below may no longer be relevant
In Poole, Lake Road is closed both ways after a van hit a low railway bridge near the junction with Coles Avenue at Hamworthy.
Emergency services have advised people to avoid the area whilst the situation is made safe.
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service told Bournemouth One they were called at 3:58pm today with reports of a road traffic collision.
“Two fire engines were mobilised, Hamworthy and Poole, and on arrival found one van had hit a low railway bridge. Crews are working to make the scene safe and Network Rail have been contacted regarding damage to the bridge.
“A road closure is in place and a diversion has been set up. No casualties have been reported at this time.”
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