TWO vehicles were involved in a crash on the A35 in west Dorset this morning.

Police and ambulance crews attended the collision at Chideock Hill involving a Mercedes and a Hyundai.

The male driver of the Hyundai was taken to Dorset County Hospital with chest pains and a head injury which were not thought to be life threatening.

Two women in the Mercedes also suffered chest and neck injuries.

Police closed the road at Miles Cross and Morcombelake Lane.