Police are appealing for information following a two-vehicle collision in east Dorset which closed the road for two hours on Thursday evening.
The incident took place at around 5.30pm on the 1st of May 2025 on the eastbound carriageway of the A31 between St Leonards roundabout and Ashley Heath roundabout.
The collision involved a red Sunbeam Alpine and a silver Peugeot 107, with one car overturned.
Both drivers were treated by the ambulance service for injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
Dorset Police have launched an investigation and are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant dashcam footage to come forward.
Police Constable Rhianna Sly, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “I am appealing to anyone who saw the collision, or captured any relevant dashcam footage, to please come forward. Also, I am keen to speak to anyone who saw the manner of driving of either vehicle in the moments leading up to the collision.
“Finally, I would like to thank the public for their patience while the road closures were in place as this enabled emergency services to safely treat the injured people and examine the scene.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online at www.dorset.police.uk, by emailing scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk, or by calling 101 and quoting occurrence number 55250061564.
Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.