Boy, 3, struck by towed caravan remains in hospital

The car was towing a caravan on a field by Blandford Leisure Centre and The Blandford School

A three-year-old boy remains in hospital after being struck and seriously injured by a car towing a caravan on a field.

The boy was hit by a white Seat Leon towing a caravan off Milldown Road near The Blandford School and Blandford Leisure Centre shortly after 16:30 BST on Thursday.

He remains in Southampton General Hospital in a serious but stable condition after being flown to the hospital by air ambulance, Dorset Police said.

A 19-year-old man arrested on suspicion of driving offences and inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent has been released under investigation.

All students left and entered the school via its Milldown entrance while emergency services responded

Dorset Police said inquiries were ongoing and have appealed for anyone with information to make contact.

Following the incident The Blandford School restricted access to and from the school on Thursday afternoon and Friday morning for students to its Milldown entrance main reception.

The car park to Blandford Leisure Centre was also closed until Friday morning.