A MAN has been released under investigation following a crash with an ambulance on an emergency call in Christchurch.

The 31-year-old from Dorchester was arrested on Wednesday after the Volkswagen Golf he was driving was in collision with an ambulance in Fairmile Road, near to the junction with Clarendon Road, at 2.35pm.

Police said prior to the incident, an unmarked police car had illuminated its lights and requested for the Golf to stop.

The driver was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including failing to stop when requested by police, driving without insurance, dangerous driving, drug driving and driving a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence. Officers are continuing with their enquiries.

Nobody was seriously hurt in the crash, however two paramedics were taken to Poole Hospital as a precaution. The road was closed at the junction with Timber Place, Stour Road and Bargates.