Woman airlifted to hospital after three car collision near Shaftesbury
Emergency services were called to the A350 near Littledown Business Park last night
A woman has been airlifted to hospital after a crash involving three cars near Shaftesbury.
The incident on the A350 near to the Littledown Business Park involving three cars was reported at 3.08pm yesterday afternoon (25 May).
Dorset Police as well as fire and ambulance services attended and a female driver – a woman in her 30s – was flown to hospital with serious injuries.
The other drivers received minor injuries.
A 39-year-old man from Hastings, Sussex was arrested on suspicion of driving offences and has been released on bail.
Road closures were put in place to enable emergency services to attend the scene safely and conduct their investigation.
Sergeant Chris Brolan, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “I am appealing for any witnesses to the incident or anyone who has captured it on dashcam to please come forward as this might assist our investigation.
“Also, I would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding during the extended road closure.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk**, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230080416.**