A ROAD near Bournemouth town centre was partially blocked for around two hours due to a two-car crash.

The collision near the junction of Benellen Gardens and Branksome Wood Road involved a Toyota IQ, registered to a London man, and a Ford Focus, registered to a Bournemouth man. The incident took place shortly after 11.30am today.

Police and ambulance services were called to the scene and it is believed minor injuries were sustained.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said officers remained in attendance until around 1.30pm.

Recovery of the vehicles involved was required and the local authority was called due to antifreeze being in the road.