THE A23 was partially blocked after a car went into a hedge this afternoon.

There was queueing traffic southbound due to the accident near the B2117 (Albourne junction) turn-off.

Emergency services were called to the scene at 4.15pm where the red vehicle had left the road. 

One lane was closed.

A police spokesman said: "A single vehicle has lost control and gone into a hedge.

"The driver was out and about and walking."

Initial 999 calls suggested several vehicles were involved but they had stopped to help.