Woman seriously injured in A356 crash in West Dorset
Dorset Police are asking any witnesses to the collision to come forward
A woman has been seriously injured following a crash involving two vehicles on the A356 in South Perrot, West Dorset.
The collision occurred at 4.09pm on 8th January 2026.
Emergency services attended the scene, where a red Mitsubishi had collided with a taxi.
The driver of the taxi, a woman in her 40s, was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries.
A 65-year-old man from West Dorset was arrested on suspicion of driving offences but has since been released under investigation.
Police appeal for information
Dorset Police are asking any witnesses to the collision to come forward.
Police Constable Jamie Randell said: “We have been carrying out detailed enquiries into this incident and are keen to hear from any witnesses to the incident, or the manner of the vehicles involved prior to the collision, to please make contact with us.
“I would also urge any motorists with dashcam who were travelling in the vicinity around the relevant time to please check their footage for anything that might assist our investigation.”
Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260003500.