A 19-year-old driver has died after colliding with a tree in his car on Alderholt Road near Verwood.

The incident happened on Monday morning, when Hampshire Police were called to a report that a black Volkswagen Golf had crashed around 8.50am.

The man, from Blandford Forum, sadly died at the scene.

Ringwood Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage. They said: “We have spoken to several witnesses but believe there may be other motorists who saw what happened that we have not yet spoken to.

“If you witnessed this collision, have any information relevant to our investigation, or have any relevant dash cam footage, please get in touch.”

You can call 101, or report online quoting reference number 44240083299.