A WOMAN sustained serious head injuries after losing control of her car on a busy stretch of road near Popham on New Year's Day.

The 21-year-old, from Kent, was travelling eastbound along the A303 in a light blue Fiat Punto when she lost control and left the road.

She is being treated for her injuries at Southampton General Hospital.

A 21-year-old male passenger, also from Kent, sustained minor injuries in the crash, which happened at around 6.20pm.

Officers wish to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the crash.

Anyone with information can contact Sergeant Andy Tester, at Whitchurch Roads Policing Unit, quoting Operation Bengal, on 101 or by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.