Teenager arrested after BMW crashes and bursts into flames

Officers and the fire brigade were called to a two-vehicle crash at the junction of Heathfield Road and Pinehurst Road in West Moors shortly after 9pm on Tuesday, March 7. 

A BMW 1 Series was “well alight” after it was involved in a crash with a van and a 19-year-old man from Ferndown was arrested on suspicion of a driving offence. 

One witness said the area is being “used and abused by local racers, unchecked and unchallenged” and that the driver is “lucky to be alive”. 

The BMW 1 Series was 'well alight' when firefighters arrived (Image: Sent in by reader)

He added: “The local council needs to do something about this as local residents are at risk, especially the young children and parents at the middle school less than 200 yards from the crash site.” 

A spokesman for Dorset Police said: “We received a report at 9.10pm on Tuesday 7 March 2023 of a two-vehicle collision at the junction of Heathfield Road and Pinehurst Road in West Moors. 

“It was reported one of the vehicles involved was on fire. Officers attended along with the fire service and the fire was put out. 

“One person was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that were not believed to be serious. 

“A 19-year-old man from Ferndown was arrested on suspicion of a driving offence. 

“The road was cleared and officers left the scene at around 1am this morning.” 

A spokeswoman for Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “One fire engine from Ferndown was mobilised at 9:18pm to Heathfield Road, West Moors and on arrival found a three vehicle RTC.   

“One vehicle was well alight; two breathing apparatus wearers used two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire.   

“No casualties were reported on the log and the stop came through at 9:42pm.  The crew remained on scene until just after 10pm.”