A CAR crashed into a tree, partially blocking a main road.

The A281 through Shermansbury, near Partridge Green, experienced slow traffic due to the accident between the B2116 and Kidders Lane on a bend near a church.

Initial reports, received at today at 3.45pm, suggested a lorry was involved, though these proved to be incorrect.

A second 999 caller confirmed the car hit a tree.

A woman in the car suffered slight injuries, thought to be because of an airbag to the face.

An ambulance, two fire engines and a heavy rescue tender were called.

The scene was cleared by 5.30pm.