A man has been seriously injured in a crash on Portland. 

Emergency services were called to a collision on the A354 Portland Beach Road, near to Ferry Bridge, involving a blue Toyota Supra shortly before 7am this morning.

It was reported a car had overturned following a two-car crash.

The driver of the Toyota – a Weymouth man aged in his 30s – was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are described as serious.

Road closures were put in place and motorists were informed by Dorset Council's Travel Dorset service that all journeys between Wyke and Portland were to be postponded in both directions.

No general traffic, including buses, was permitted past the scene.

These road closures were lifted shortly before 8am.

Police are now appealing for witnesses.

Police Constable Donal Doyle, of the traffic unit, said: “We are carrying out a thorough investigation to establish the circumstances of this collision.

“I would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision and has not already spoken to police.

“I am also keen to hear from any motorists who were in the area at the time and may have relevant dashcam footage to assist my investigation.”
Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at dorset.police.uk, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident 11:55.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.