A teenager has been taken to hospital with potentially life-changing injuries following a crash in Seaborough.

At around 7pm last night (Monday), police were called to a crash on an unnamed road, involving a green Stomp Mini Moto pit bike and black Land Rover Freelander.

It is reported that the pit bike left the road and collided with a stone wall.

The rider, a teenage boy, sustained potentially life-changing injuries and was taken to Southampton General Hospital for treatment. His family was informed.

The Land Rover Freelander was not damaged in the incident and the female driver was not injured.

Police Constable Chris Brolan, of the traffic unit, said: "I am appealing to anyone who was in the area of Seaborough at or before the time of the incident and either witnessed what happened or saw either vehicle prior to the collision to please contact Dorset Police.

"I am also keen to hear from any motorists or residents who may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam or home CCTV."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, via email [email protected] or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220073490. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.