Update: This article contains information on an earlier incident and the information below may no longer be relevant
A338 in Christchurch is blocked southbound due to a fire between Ashley Heath and Blackwater, with heavy congestion northbound as a result .
This incident was first reported on Bournemouth One on Sunday (14/12/2025 4:03pm).
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