A DRIVER fled the scene of a crash in the Ashley Heath area last night.

The two-car crash was reported to police at 7.19pm.

It happened by the entrance to Ashley Heath Caravan Park on Ringwood Road and involved a red VW golf and a grey Vauxhall Zafira.

A driver of one of the vehicles left the scene before police arrived.

Police were assisted by the NPAS helicopter.

Ambulance attended as a precaution for one of the parties.

Both vehicles had to be recovered and the road was closed for a short time.

No one has been arrested and enquiries are continuing.