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A4 reopens following two-vehicle collision near Chippenham
By Swindon Now Editorial Team · Published
The A4 at Chequers Hill near Chippenham was closed for several hours on Wednesday afternoon following a two-vehicle collision that required an emergency response.
A busy stretch of the A4 near Chippenham was closed to traffic on Wednesday afternoon following a road traffic collision involving two vehicles. The incident, which occurred at Chequers Hill, triggered a major response from emergency services.
Reports of the crash were received by emergency teams at approximately 2.15pm. Wiltshire Police confirmed that the collision involved two vehicles, resulting in the road being cordoned off between Chequers Roundabout and the Easton turn-off. The closure caused significant disruption for motorists travelling through the area throughout the afternoon, with heavy traffic queues reported while emergency crews worked at the scene.
A spokesperson for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust confirmed that a double-crewed ambulance, an air ambulance, a doctor, and an operations officer were all deployed to the site. Two male drivers were assessed and treated at the scene for minor injuries.
The road remained closed for several hours as the scene was cleared. Traffic conditions in the area began to improve significantly by late afternoon, and the A4 was fully reopened to traffic by 5.30pm. The circumstances surrounding the collision have not been disclosed by the authorities at this stage.
Source: Gazette & Herald · View original