A dramatic high-speed crash late last night resulted in the temporary closure of the A353 near Osmington Hill. The incident, involving a silver Ford Mondeo, occurred around 21:15 PM, drawing a swift response from emergency services.
According to witnesses, the Ford Mondeo was traveling at a high speed when it lost control, struck a wall, and collided with a telegraph pole. The impact was so severe that the vehicle flipped onto its roof, skidding approximately 15 meters down the road before coming to a halt.
Emergency responders, including police, firefighters, and paramedics, arrived at the scene within minutes. Miraculously, the driver, whose identity has not been disclosed, sustained only minor injuries.
We received reports of a serious collision on the A353 near Osmington Hill shortly after 21:15 PM. A silver Ford Mondeo struck a wall and a telegraph pole before overturning and traveling a significant distance on its roof. Thankfully, the driver only suffered minor injuries and is expected to make a full recovery.
The crash caused significant disruption, with the A353 being closed in both directions for several hours to allow for vehicle recovery and investigation. The road was reopened early this morning, but traffic remains slow in the area as authorities continue to assess and repair the damage to the telegraph pole and nearby infrastructure.
Local residents expressed their relief that the crash did not result in more serious injuries. “It’s a miracle no one was seriously hurt,” said one witness. “The car was completely overturned and looked like it suffered a lot of damage.”
Police are continuing their investigation into the exact cause of the crash and have appealed to anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward.
As the community recovers from the shock of the incident, authorities are reminding drivers to adhere to speed limits and drive safely, especially on rural roads that can be particularly treacherous at night.
Kallum Gethins