A WOMAN in Chard has suffered potentially life-threatening injuries while dog walking. 

The incident happened around 4pm yesterday (August 4) near to the reservior off Chaffcombe Road. 

The female dog walker has suffered a potentially life-threatening head injury and is currently undergoing treatment in hospital. 

It has been reported that other dog walkers heard a scream before finding her with the injury. 

She was taken to Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton before being transferred to Southmead Hospital in Bristol for specialist treatment where she remains in "critical condition". 

Avon and Somerset Police officers are now appealing for witnesses. 

A spokesman said: "We are keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the area around 4pm who may have seen the woman and her dog – a black Springer Spaniel. 

"The white woman is in her mid-40s of slim build with long dark hair. She was wearing a beige coloured short sleeve tight fitting top, dark jeans and grey North Face training shoes with pink trim.

"We are keeping an open mind about how the woman came to suffer the head injuries and are hoping members of the public who might have been in the area at the time will have useful information to help us piece together what has happened.

"Officers will be in the area to reassure walkers and dog walkers this morning (Saturday) and receive any help or information, particularly from anyone that may have been involved in any incidents in the same area.

"Anyone able to help is asked to call us on 101, quoting 5217178432."