A WOMAN has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a crash in Christchurch.

Dorset Police received a report at 8.09am on Tuesday, December 8, of a collision in Quay Road involving a black Ford Fiesta and a pedestrian.

Officers attended, along with the ambulance service, and a road closure was put in place as the emergency services dealt with the incident.

The pedestrian, a local woman aged in her 70s, was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that are believed to be life-threatening. Her family has been informed.

The road was reopened at around 1.40pm.

And police have appealed for any witnesses, or anyone with information, to come forward and help officers investigating the serious crash.

Sergeant Lee Savage, of the traffic unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the woman involved and her loved ones.

“We are carrying out an investigation to establish the full circumstances of this collision and I would ask any witnesses who have not already spoken to police to please contact us.

“I would also like to hear from anyone who was driving in the area and may have captured anything relevant on dashcam.

“Finally, I would like to thank members of the public for their patience and understanding during the road closure, which was necessary to allow the emergency services to respond to the incident and for an examination of the scene to be carried out.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via to email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55200184289.

Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.