A 79-year-old Poole woman suffered life-threatening injuries in a two-car collision in the town on Monday afternoon.

West Street leading to Poole Bridge was closed for several hours during the evening peak period.

The woman, who was driving a Mitsubishi car towards the town centre, received serious leg and internal injuries and her 80-year-old passenger was slightly injured. Both were taken to Poole Hospital.

The driver of a Honda car heading towards Hamworthy received slight injuries and was treated at the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the accident or saw the two vehicles being driven beforehand should contact PC Renton on 01202 222222.