TWO people have been airlifted to Southampton General Hospital - one with life-threatening injuries - following a head-on crash this morning.

Emergency services were called to the B3081 near Sixpenny Handley at 10.24am today.

A spokesperson from Dorset Police said two cars collided "head on".

Two people have been taken by air ambulance to hospital in Southampton – one with life-threatening injuries and one with serious injuries.

A spokesperson from the South Western Ambulance Service said three people were hurt in total.

A road closure has been put in place between Sixpenny Handley and Creech Hill House to enable emergency services to deal with the incident. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

The police spokesperson said: "Officers would like to thank anyone affected by the closure for their patience."

Fire crews from Cranborne, Verwood and Fordingbridge are still at the scene.

One person was cut free from a vehicle.

A spokesperson from South Western Ambulance Service said: "There were two ambulances at the scene, as well as an officer who liased with fire crews and police officers."