The family of a woman who very sadly died following a collision in East Dorset has issued a tribute.

Dorset Police was called at 8.41am on Saturday 2 November 2019 to a report of a collision involving a grey Ford B-max and a tree on Verwood Road between the Alderholt turning and the A31. It is reported that the tree had fallen on the car.

Very sadly the driver of the Ford, 69-year-old Flora Walsh from Verwood, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Flora Walsh’s family has now issued the following statement: “We are devastated to announce that our wonderful mum Flora, died on Saturday morning when a tree fell on her car.

“We are in shock and utterly heartbroken.

“Knowing what a popular, kind and loved woman she was, is such a comfort but we would appreciate privacy whilst we try to process what’s happened and deal with our grief. Thank you.”

Verwood Road was closed for 10 hours on Saturday whilst emergency services attended the scene.