A woman is in a life-threatening condition following a serious multi-vehicle collision on the A346 Salisbury Road near Marlborough.
The incident occurred at around 1:15 PM yesterday (21 January) when a lorry, traveling towards Burbage, stopped to turn right at Browns Farm. Three vehicles slowed behind the lorry before a Kia Sorento collided with a van at the back of the line. The impact caused the Kia to cross the road and collide with an oncoming vehicle.
Injuries
The driver and front passenger of the Kia Sorento, both aged in their 70s, sustained serious injuries and were rushed to hospital. The woman’s condition is described as life-threatening, while the man is receiving treatment for severe injuries.
Appeal for Witnesses
Wiltshire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Team (SCIT) is appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of the collision to come forward.
If you have information that could assist the investigation, please contact the SCIT by calling 01225 694597 and quoting Log number 155, or email [email protected].
Community Impact
The A346 was closed for several hours while emergency services attended the scene and investigators carried out their work, causing significant disruption. Wiltshire Police expressed their thanks to the public for their patience and cooperation.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant footage to assist in piecing together the events that led to this tragic collision.
