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BBC News
14-05-2025
- BBC News
Boy, 3, hit by car towing caravan in Blandford Forum leaves hospital
A three-year-old boy airlifted to hospital after he was hit by a car towing a caravan has been was seriously hurt by a white Seat Leon off Milldown Road near The Blandford School and Blandford Leisure Centre in Blandford Forum, Dorset, on 8 Police said the boy was making "good progress" and was well enough to leave hospital.A 19-year-old man, arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, was released under investigation as police continue their inquiries. "We are very pleased to update that thankfully the little boy involved in this collision is making good progress in his recovery and has been deemed strong enough to be discharged from hospital," Sgt Mike Burt, of Dorset Police, said."We continue to carry out inquiries to establish the full circumstances around this incident and I would again urge any witnesses, or anyone with relevant dashcam or other footage, to please contact us if you have not already spoken to police." You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Telegraph
09-05-2025
- Telegraph
Boy, 3, hit by car in school field illegally occupied by travellers
A driver has been arrested after a three-year-old boy was struck by a car in a school field that was illegally occupied by travellers. The toddler was airlifted to hospital with 'serious' injuries on Thursday afternoon after a motorist towing a caravan collided with him in Blandford Forum, Dorset. Police said a 19-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent and driving offences. A group of 10 caravans arrived to occupy a field at The Blandford School on Thursday. The boy, who has not been named, is believed to have been struck by a white Seat Leon on the field as a caravan was unhitched at approximately 4.30pm. He remains in hospital after being airlifted by the Air Ambulance. 'Increased policing presence' Sgt Mike Burt said the child had been 'seriously injured'. The travellers left the secondary school on Friday morning, less than 24 hours after arriving. Sgt Burt said: 'Our thoughts are very much with the young boy who was seriously injured and their family at this time. 'We are continuing to investigate the full circumstances of this incident, and I would urge any witnesses, or anyone with relevant dashcam or other footage, to please get in touch if you have not already contacted police. 'We appreciate an incident such as this involving a young child can have a significant impact on the local community and there will be an increased policing presence in the vicinity as we continue to carry out inquiries and to provide reassurance.' Back to 'normal' A spokesman for The Blandford School said: 'We are pleased to report that with the support of Dorset Police the travellers who were on the school site have now left and as such we are able to return to a 'normal' school day.' The school added that pupils were 'a credit to themselves with the way that they handled things'. Blandford Leisure Centre, which is also next to the field, said on Thursday: 'We apologise for the disruption to our leisure centre customers since late afternoon, due to an emergency situation on the school site.'
BBC News
09-05-2025
- BBC News
Blandford: Boy, 3, seriously injured by car towing caravan
A three-year-old boy has been seriously injured after being hit by a car towing a caravan on a field. Dorset Police said the crash involving a white Seat Leon towing a caravan happened in Milldown Road by Blandford Leisure Centre shortly after 16:30 BST on Thursday. The boy was airlifted to Southampton General Hospital and he remains in a serious but stable condition. His family has been informed.A 19-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of driving offences and inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent. Sgt Mike Burt, of the force's serious collision investigation team, said: "Our thoughts are very much with the young boy who was seriously injured and their family at this time."We are continuing to investigate the full circumstances of this incident, and I would urge any witnesses, or anyone with relevant dashcam or other footage, to please get in touch if you have not already contacted police."Officers remain in the area near The Blandford School and Blandford Leisure Wilson, head teacher at The Blandford School, said all students would need to enter the school via the Milldown Wilson said lessons and exams at the secondary school would continue as school advised parents to keep an eye on its website and social media feeds for further updates and procedures for the end of the day. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
