A WOMAN has been taken to hospital after being involved in a car crash. 

Officers were alerted to a crash at around 3.30pm this afternoon (October 17).

Emergency services are currently on the scene.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: “We were called at 3.38pm to a report of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian in Western Road.

“Officers in attendance with ambulance service.

“Female pedestrian is being taken to hospital for treatment. No mention of road closures.”

The Daily Echo has contacted SWAST.