Cornwall teenager killed in three-car collision in Dorset

Police say the incident happened on the A35 near Kingston Russell in west Dorset

A teenager died and three people were injured in a three-car collision on New Year's Day.

The crash - involving a silver Kia Sorento, a black Toyota Aygo and a black BMW - happened at about 13:30 GMT on the A35 near Kingston Russell, west Dorset.

An 18-year-old man from Cornwall who was a passenger in the Toyota was pronounced dead at the scene, Dorset Police said.

His family have been informed.

Another three people were taken to hospital but their injuries were not thought to be life-threatening.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

All vehicles involved remained at the scene and it is not being treated as a fail-to-stop collision.

Sgt Gareth Thomas, of the traffic unit, said: "First and foremost, our thoughts are with the loved ones of the man who sadly died in this incident.

"An investigation is under way to establish what happened and I am keen to hear from any witnesses to the collision, or the manner of driving of the vehicles involved prior to it, who have not already spoken to police.

"Also, I would like to speak to any motorists who were travelling in the vicinity and may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam footage."

Roads were closed between Dorchester and Bridport while emergency services responded to the collision and an examination of the scene was carried out.