A CAR crash in Poole left a man with “life-threatening” injuries.

A black Mini Cooper convertible and a grey Toyota Yaris crashed at the Mountbatten Roundabout in Ringwood Road just before 10.12am today (September 8).

The road was closed while emergency services attended the scene.

Dorset Police said a male driver of the Toyota Yaris was taken to hospital with injuries that are believed to be life-threatening.

His next of kin have been informed.

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Police are now appealing for witnesses.

Police Sergeant David Cotterill, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “We are carrying out enquiries as we seek to establish the full circumstances of this collision, and I would urge any witnesses to please contact us.

“I am also keen to hear from anyone who was driving in the vicinity and may have captured relevant dashcam footage, as well as anyone who saw the manner of driving of the vehicles involved in the moments leading up to the collision.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police via the website or email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, using reference number 55250133942.