Two Women Seriously Injured in A350 Crash Near Blandford
Overview
Police have launched an urgent witness and dashcam appeal following a serious collision on the A350 Blandford Road, which left two women hospitalised with serious injuries.
The crash occurred at approximately 4.30pm on Thursday, 31 July, near the Golden Fox pub in Sturminster Marshall. It involved a black Audi Q3 and a grey Ford Fiesta.
The driver of the Audi — a woman in her 70s from the Poole area — and the driver of the Ford — a woman in her 20s, also from Poole — were both taken to hospital for urgent treatment.
Emergency services closed the road for around three hours to allow for scene examination and vehicle recovery. The A350 fully reopened at approximately 7.45pm.
Police Appeal for Information
PC Dan Yates, from Dorset Police’s Roads Policing Team, said:
“We are carrying out enquiries into this collision and are seeking anyone with relevant dashcam footage to please get in touch.
I am also keen to speak to any motorists who saw the incident or the manner of driving of the vehicles in the moments leading up to it.
I would like to thank the public for their patience while the road closure was in place as this allowed us to carry out a detailed scene examination.”
How to Help:
Anyone with information or footage is urged to contact Dorset Police:
- Online: www.dorset.police.uk
- Email: [email protected]
- Call: 101, quoting occurrence number 55250112775
- Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously at crimestoppers-uk.org or call 0800 555 111
