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Police appeal for witnesses after serious three-vehicle collision near Figheldean
By Swindon Now Editorial Team · Published
Emergency services attended a serious crash on the A345 at Figheldean on Monday, which resulted in four people being taken to hospital.
Police have launched an investigation following a three-vehicle collision on the A345 Netheravon Road, near Figheldean, which left two children and two adults requiring hospital treatment.
Emergency services, including crews from the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, were called to the scene at approximately 2.45pm on Monday, September 28. The road was closed in both directions between Durrington and Upavon to allow emergency responders to attend to the casualties.
Firefighters used hydraulic cutting equipment to rescue two people who were trapped in their vehicle. Once freed, all four occupants from the same car were taken to hospital for treatment. Wiltshire Police have confirmed that while the two adults sustained serious injuries, no one involved in the collision is believed to have life-threatening injuries. Occupants of the other two vehicles involved were reported to be unharmed.
Officers from the serious collision investigation team are currently working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. As part of their ongoing enquiries, police are urging anyone who witnessed the collision, or who was driving in the area at the time and may have relevant dash cam footage, to come forward.
Those with information are asked to contact the serious collision investigation team on 01225 694597, quoting log number 178 of September 28. Alternatively, information can be sent directly to the team via email at SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk.
Source: Wiltshire Times · View original