Pothole in Motcombe. Picture: North Dorset Police
A ROAD has been closed off to drivers due to a large sinkhole.
Dorset Police have closed North End both ways this morning following reports of a large sinkhole opening up in Motcombe near Shaftesbury.
Traffic is said to be coping well.
A spokesman for North Dorset Police said: "Bit of a hole has opened up, North End, Motcombe. Road is closed and local authority are aware.
"Thanks to the members of public who very kindly called."
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