A WOMAN has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after a collision in Highcliffe.

The crash involving a car and a pedestrian happened in Wharncliffe Road, close to the junction with Lymington Road.

The pedestrian has been taken to Southampton General Hospital following the incident.

Police were called to the scene just before 10.30am on Friday morning.

Dorset Police said: “Road closures have been put in place to allow the emergency services to deal with the incident and we would like to thank members of the public for their patience and understanding. “

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