A MAN was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Hurn.

The crash was reported to police at 4.47pm yesterday, Monday, August 28, in Matchams Lane near Hurn Post Office at the junction of Avon Causeway.

It involved one car, a silver 3 Series BMW Coupe.

The driver, a man in his 40s and from West Moors, was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.

Officers investigating the crash are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

Sergeant Mike Gatfield, of Dorset Police’s Roads Policing Team, said: “We are conducting enquiries to establish the full circumstances of this collision.

“I would like to hear from any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police.

“Also, I would urge anyone who might have captured relevant dashcam footage to please contact us.

“I would also like to thank members of the public for their patience and understanding during the road closure, which was necessary to enable us to conduct our investigation.”

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at dorset.police.uk, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230136139.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.