Serious Crash Shuts A36 Both Ways in Wiltshire
A major section of the A36 in Wiltshire is closed in both directions after a serious crash involving an overturned vehicle.
The shutdown stretches between the B3414 near Norton Bavant and the A303 junction at Deptford. Police, paramedics, and National Highways traffic officers are all at the scene.
Emergency Teams Rush to Incident – Avoid the Area
Police and South West Ambulance Service responded swiftly to the collision, which happened earlier today (Monday, May 26).
“The A36 in Wiltshire is closed in both directions between B3414 (Norton Bavant) and A303 (Deptford), due to a collision where a vehicle has overturned,” police confirmed.
The extent of any injuries remains unconfirmed at this stage.
Diversions in Place – Expect Delays
Traffic is being diverted onto local roads. Motorists are urged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, or find alternative routes if they can.
For live updates, drivers can check:
- Traffic England website and travel apps
- National Highways contact centre: 0300 123 5000
- @HighwaysSWEST on X (formerly Twitter)
If You’re Travelling Today
- Avoid the A36 between B3414 and A303
- Check updates from National Highways regularly
- Consider delaying your journey if possible to avoid the chaos
We’ll update this story as more details come in.
