If there is a genuine emergency and life is in immediate danger, dial 999 for the emergency services.

An emergency on the highway is something that will cause, or has already caused, injury to a person or damage to a property, including:

• damage to street furniture caused by an accident or collision
• obstructions, debris or hazards on the highway which could cause an incident
• significant flooding of the highway
• oil or fuel spillages significant enough to cause a hazard

If the issue requires urgent attention, please call 01202 123 123 or 0800 506 050 if it is out of hours.

Report a road traffic incident

If you've been involved in a road traffic incident, or think you might have witnessed an offence on the roads, find out how to report it online to Dorset Police.