AN 18-year-old has been arrested after a woman was left with ‘life-threatening injuries’ following a crash near Gillingham.

Police say the crash, which involved a silver Peugeot 207, a silver Toyota Yaris, a white Kia Picanto and a black Nissan Qashqai, took place around 8.45pm on Monday, December 2 on the B3081 Shaftesbury Road.

“The driver of the Kia – a woman aged in her 50s from Gillingham – was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that are described as life-threatening,” a Dorset Police spokesperson said.

Her next of kin has also been informed, police say.

The male driver of the Yaris and his passenger were also taken to hospital for treatment.

An 18-year-old man from North Dorset has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences. He remains in police custody.

Police are now appealing for any witnesses to get in touch.

Police Sergeant Mike Burt, of the roads policing team, said: “I am appealing to anyone who was travelling in the area and may have seen what happened – or the manner of driving of the vehicles involved prior to the collision – to please come forward.

“Also, if you were driving on the B3081 around the relevant time with a dashcam, please check your footage for anything that may assist our enquiries.

“The road was closed while emergency services attended the incident and carried out a thorough scene examination. I would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding during this time.”

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240185025.