TWO people were taken to hospital after a three-car crash in Sixpenny Handley.

The crash happened on the A354 near the junction with the B3081 outside of Sixpenny Handley at around 3:10pm on Monday, December 19.

The crash involved a white Audi A4, a blue Land Rover Discovery and a black BMW.

The occupants of the Audi A4 and Land Rover Discovery were taken to hospital as a precaution, but were not believed to have sustained any serious injuries. The black BMW did not stop at the scene.

Dorset Police has asked that anyone with a dashcam who may have been driving in the area at the time come forward.

Constable Rhianna Sly, of Dorset Police, said: “An investigation is underway and I am appealing for any witnesses who have not already spoken to police to please get in touch.

“Also, I would ask any motorists who were travelling in the area with a dashcam to please check their footage for anything of relevance.

“Finally, if you were driving the black BMW, I would urge you to do the right thing and come forward so we can take your account of what happened.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220203797.

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