Woman seriously injured in Bere Regis crash
The A35 at Bloxworth was closed for around six hours today
Last updated 21st Dec 2020
The collision, between a refuse lorry and a red Peugeot 2008 happened just before 8.00am this morning (Monday 21st December).
The Peugeot driver, a woman in her 50s from Bridport suffered serious injuries and has been taken to Southampton General Hospital.
A man, in his 50s from Christchurch, who was driving the lorry, wasn't hurt and has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences.
He's now assisting police with their enquiries.
PC Jay Griffin, of the traffic unit, said:
"I am appealing to anyone who was travelling along the A35 at the time of the collision and either saw what happened or captured anything of relevant on dashcam to please contact Dorset Police.
"I appreciate the road closure caused delays, but I would like to thank motorists for their patience while we treated the injured woman and examined the scene."
The A35 was closed between Morden Park Corner and the Bere Regis roundabout for investigations to be carried out.
It was reopened by police at 2.45pm this afternoon.
If you can help with any information, you're asked to contact Dorset Police on 101, or by emailing 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk, quoting occurrence number 55200191545.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.