A YOUNG woman injured in a crash in Talbot Avenue this evening has been taken to Poole Hospital.

Her condition is currently being assessed by medical professionals and no details about the seriousness of her injuries have been given.

The female pedestrian was in collision with a silver Ford Fusion at around 5.25pm and was taken to hospital by land ambulance.

The road was closed between the Talbot and Boundary roundabouts causing long delays. It was re-opened at 7.39pm.

At 9.30pm a Dorset police spokesperson said the casualty had received injuries, which were non life-threatening and non life-changing.