A MAN has been arrested after a car hit a tree in Chandler's Ford in a late-night crash.

Police were called to Templars Way after reports that a silver Ford Fiesta ST left the road and crashed into a lamppost and a tree.

Four people were injured including a 19-year-old, who remains in hospital in a critical condition, while a 21-year-old man from North Baddesley has been arrested.

Officers have renewed their appeal for witnesses to the crash which happened at 3.30am yesterday.

PC James Fibbens said: “We are investigating the exact circumstances of this collision and would like to hear from anyone who witnessed what happened.

“We would also like to speak to anyone who saw the vehicle prior to the incident.”

Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact PC Fibbens on 101, quoting reference number 44160362279, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.