TWO pensioners were taken to hospital with ‘life-threatening injuries’ after a crash near Dorchester this morning (September 2).

The incident, involving a grey Mercedes Benz and a black Volkswagen Golf, happened on the A35 at Kingston Russell at around 9.53am.

Police said emergency services attended and road closures were put in place between Monkeys Jump roundabout in Dorchester and the East Road roundabout in Bridport.

Two occupants of the Mercedes – a 74-year-old man and a 72-year-old woman – were taken to hospital with injuries that are described as life threatening, a Dorset Police spokesperson said.

“The driver of Mercedes was taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening or life changing,” they added.

Police Sergeant David Cotterill, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “We are carrying out enquiries as we seek to establish the full circumstances of this collision and I would urge any witnesses to please make contact with us.

“I am also keen to hear from anyone who was driving in the vicinity and may have captured relevant dashcam footage, as well as anyone who saw the manner of driving of the vehicles involved in the moments leading up to the collision.

“We are particularly keen to hear from the driver of a white van who was travelling in the area at the time of the collision and might have witnessed the incident. You may have information that could assist our enquiries.”

Anyone with information about the crash should contact Dorset Police via email to scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting reference 55250130937.