A serious collision on the A30 near Sherborne has left four individuals with severe injuries, including two young children. Dorset Police have confirmed that an arrest has been made in connection with the crash.
The accident occurred on the evening of Thursday, December 18, at approximately 9:13 pm. Authorities were alerted to a crash involving a white Range Rover and a blue Renault Clio on the A30 between Castle Town Way and Oborne Road, just east of Sherborne.
Emergency services, including an air ambulance, rushed to the scene as the A30 was temporarily closed to traffic. Two boys, aged seven and nine, were airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries. A woman in her 30s was also transported by air ambulance, while a man of a similar age range received hospital care via road ambulance. Both adults are being treated for serious conditions, and their next of kin have been notified.
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A man in his 40s from Yeovil has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences related to the crash. He is receiving medical care for injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.
Police investigations are ongoing, and carriageway closures remain in place to allow for a full examination of the scene.
Sergeant Dave Cotterill of the Roads Policing Team urged members of the public to assist the investigation: “We are conducting a thorough inquiry into the circumstances surrounding this collision. Anyone who witnessed the incident or was traveling nearby at the time is encouraged to review any dashcam footage that might aid our investigation.
“We also appreciate the public’s patience during the road closures, which are essential to enable emergency services to respond effectively and carry out a detailed examination of the crash site.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online, email [email protected], or call 101, quoting incident number 18:582. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be submitted to Crimestoppers online or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.