A31 closed in both directions in the New Forest

Police closed the A31 in both directions between the M27 at junction 2 and the A338 in Ringwood on Friday evenig due to a serious collision.

The incident happened near the Rufus Stone services at the Ower Interchange.

As of midnight, the road is expected to remain closed throughout the night.

A diversion route is in operation via the A36 and A338.