A severe collision on the A30 near Sherborne has left four individuals seriously injured, including two young boys aged seven and nine. Dorset Police confirmed that an arrest has been made in connection with the incident.
The crash occurred on Thursday, December 18, at around 9:13 p.m. involving a white Range Rover and a blue Renault Clio on the stretch of A30 between Castle Town Way and Oborne Road, east of Sherborne. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, responded swiftly, temporarily closing the carriageway to manage the scene.
The two boys sustained serious injuries and were airlifted to hospital for urgent care. A woman in her 30s was also flown to hospital by air ambulance, while a man in his 30s was transported by road ambulance. Both adults are receiving treatment for serious injuries. Their next of kin have been informed.
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Dorset Police have arrested a man in his 40s from Yeovil on suspicion of driving offenses. He is currently receiving medical attention for injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.
Carriageway closures remain in place as police continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Sergeant Dave Cotterill of the Roads Policing Team urged the public to come forward with any information. “We are conducting a thorough investigation and encourage anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage from the area around the time to assist our inquiries,” he said. Sergeant Cotterill also expressed gratitude to the public for their patience during the road closure, emphasizing its necessity for emergency response and investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Dorset Police online, email [email protected], or call 101, quoting incident number 18:582. Information can also be reported anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.