Toppled lorry container recovery to close road

The container ended up wedged in the ground at the side of the road after toppling off the trailer

A road near a popular tourist attraction and beauty spot is set to close to recover a container that toppled off a lorry when it overturned.

The lorry and trailer ended up on its side on Furzebrook Road near the Blue Pool attraction near Wareham in the early hours of 13 June.

The driver was taken to hospital with injuries that were not believed to be serious, Dorset Police said.

The full container is expected to be pulled out from the roadside on Tuesday with the road closed between the Stoborough Roundabout and The Blue Pool from 19:00 BST.

The lorry left the road and ended up on its side in the early hours on 13 June

Dorset Police said the time was chosen " so there was minimal disruption to local businesses and after rush hour, whilst still being able to benefit from natural lighting".

"The road will only be closed as long as necessary and will be reopened as soon as the container is recovered," the force added.