A Man has been injured after his car crashed into a tree on the A35 near Christchurch.

The incident has taken place near Holm Hill Lane, close to the East Close Hotel.

It is partially blocking one lane.

There may be delays to traffic as a result.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: “We were called at 6.44am to a collision on Lyndhurst Road, Hinton, close to the hotel.

“A Peugeot has hit a tree.

“A male driver has been taken to Bournemouth hospital by paramedics. There are no details about the injuries but there is no indication that it is life-threatening.”