New Year’s Day tragedy as teenager dies in car crash in Dorset

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A teenager has died and three individuals have been injured in a three-car collision on New Year’s Day.

The crash – involving a silver Kia Sorento, a black Toyota Aygo and a black BMW – occurred round 1.30pm on the A35 close to Kingston Russell, west Dorset.

Dorset Police stated an 18-year-old man from Cornwall who was a passenger in the Toyota was pronounced useless on the scene. His household have been knowledgeable.

Another three individuals had been taken to hospital however their accidents aren’t regarded as life-threatening.

All of the automobiles concerned remained on the scene and it’s not being handled as a fail-to-stop collision.

Police are interesting for witnesses or anybody with dashcam footage to return ahead.

Sergeant Gareth Thomas, of the site visitors unit, stated: “First and foremost, our thoughts are with the loved ones of the man who sadly died in this incident.

“An investigation is under way to establish what happened and I am keen to hear from any witnesses to the collision, or the manner of driving of the vehicles involved prior to it, who have not already spoken to police.

“Also, I would like to speak to any motorists who were travelling in the vicinity and may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam footage.”

Roads had been closed between Dorchester and Bridport whereas emergency providers responded to the collision and an examination of the scene was carried out.