A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a nine-year-old boy was killed in a car she was driving.
The boy, from Hampshire, was a passenger in a Citroen and died at the scene, police said.
The A354 in Dorset where police were called following the crash
Dorset Police said the driver of the Citroen, a woman in her 30s from Hampshire, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and a driving offence.
She was taken to hospital for treatment for unspecified injuries and remains in police custody.
Dorset Police have made the announcement after it was called to the A354 at East Woodyates, north Dorset, at 5.21pm on Monday.
They were called to reports of a collision between a grey Citroen DS9, a white Ford Transit Van and a DAF cattle transporter vehicle and trailer.
The force has appealed for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of the incident to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil Third, of the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “First and foremost, our thoughts are with the loved ones of the young boy during this very difficult time.
“A number of initial lines of enquiry have been carried out and detectives are now undertaking an investigation to establish the full circumstances of what happened.
“I would ask any witnesses who have not already spoken to police, or anyone who may have captured relevant dashcam footage, to please come forward.
“Also, I am keen to speak to anyone who may have seen the manner of driving of any of the vehicles involved prior to the incident.
“A detailed scene examination was carried out overnight and I would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding during the road closure.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240044571.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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