Bridport teenager taken to hospital with serious injuries after collision with lorry on A35

A Dorset teenager was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a collision with a heavy goods vehicle on the A35 near Bridport.

At around 4:45pm yesterday, Dorset Police were called to a crash between Bridport and Chiddock, west of Miles Cross.

A 17-year-old Bridport man collided with a Mercedes lorry being driven by a Southampton man, and was treated at the scene by paramedics.

He was taken to Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester and later transferred to Southampton General Hospital's neurological department, where he remains in a critical condition.

The A35 was closed for some time, causing delays for rush hour commuters.

Witnesses and anyone with information are urged to contact Dorset Police on 101.