AN elderly Bournemouth couple have been taken to hospital following a crash in Weymouth this afternoon.

The three vehicle collision between a Subaru Forrester, Ford Focus and an Audi A4 occurred just north of Heron Close at around 2.30pm.

The two occupants of the Ford, a 90-year-old male driver and 86-year-old female front seat passenger, were from Bournemouth.

They were taken to Dorset County Hospital for treatment, alongside the 71-year-old male driver and 70-year-old female front seat passenger of the Subaru, from Weymouth.

The driver of the Audi was a 52-year-old man from Weymouth. This vehicle did not sustain any damage.

The road was closed for two hours while officers investigated the collision and arranged recovery of the vehicles.

Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101 quoting incident number 25:223. Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.