The report of a collision came through at 6.07am today (Thursday 28 September) of a single vehicle collision involving a white Citroen C1 on the B3082 Blandford Road near to Badbury Rings.

The female driver of the vehicle – aged in her 20s from North Dorset – was taken to hospital by the air ambulance with serious injuries. Her condition is described as life-threatening and her family has been informed.

Police advise that the road is currently closed (midday 28 September).

Police Sergeant Dave Cotterill, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “I am carrying out enquiries to establish the full circumstances of this collision.

“I am appealing to any witnesses who have not already spoken to police, or anyone who have may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam footage, to please get in touch.

“Finally, I would like to thank everyone for their patience while the road closure is in place. This allows us to conduct a thorough examination of the scene.”

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 55230153816. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.