POLICE have said an investigation is 'ongoing' after a Citroen Xsara ended up off road and into a ditch following a crash.

Police were called to the Winterbourne Abbas area yesterday before discovering the car on its side in the ditch.

It was reported the driver of the car only suffered slight injuries following the 'collision'.

A spokeswoman from Dorset Police said: "This incident involved a Citroen and its unexpected swim near Winterborne Abbas.

"Thankfully, the occupants suffered slight injuries in this collision and the car was recovered with our investigation remaining ongoing."

To contact police in a non-emergency situation, ring 101.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.