A MOTORIST from Salisbury was seriously injured in a crash near Whiteparish on Sunday morning.

The 29-year-old man was heading towards West Dean in a green BMW when he lost control on Ashmore Lane and went into a nearby field just before 7am.

He was taken to Southampton General Hospital. Two passengers suffered minor injuries.

Wiltshire Police is asking anyone with information about the accident to call them on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

There were no other vehicles involved.