Overturned ambulance causes gridlock on Dorset A31

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 14:51 · Archive

An ambulance overturned after a collision on the A31 near Bere Regis in Dorset, causing delays lasting almost two hours.

An ambulance overturned after colliding with a van on the A31 near Bere Regis at White Post Junction just before 9am on Thursday, 22 October. Dorset Police were called at 8.44am and attended with the ambulance service. The road was closed in both directions for a short time while emergency services responded. Minor injuries were reported.

Traffic was severely congested during the incident, with one motorist stuck in gridlock for over an hour whilst travelling to Weymouth for work. He witnessed the overturned ambulance and white van at the scene, with police cars directing traffic using alternate lanes. Many drivers turned back, uncertain how long the disruption would last.

The delays lasted almost two hours in total as the vehicles involved were recovered and the road was fully reopened and cleared.

How it is being reported

• Overturned ambulance causes 'gridlock' as severe delays hit commutersAn overturned ambulance caused severe delays to traffic with cars 'gridlocked' as drivers made their morning commute across Dorset.Bournemouth Echo · 22 Oct, 14:05
• Overturned ambulance causes 'gridlock' as severe delays hit commutersAN overturned ambulance caused severe delays to traffic with cars 'gridlocked' as drivers made their morning commute across Dorset.Dorset Echo · 22 Oct, 12:55

In this story: A31 · Bere Regis · Weymouth · Dorset · Dorset Police

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