A heartbreaking tragedy has struck Wiltshire as a baby boy who was critically injured in a multi-vehicle crash has sadly died in hospital.
The Incident
The victim, 16-month-old Teddy, was involved in a severe three-vehicle collision on the A303 just east of Amesbury on Friday, 28 March. Emergency services, including the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, and Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, responded swiftly to the scene.
According to Wiltshire Police, the incident occurred when a grey Skoda Karoq joined the A303 eastbound at the Amesbury Road junction and collided with a white Peugeot 208 traveling in the same direction. The impact caused the Peugeot to spin onto the westbound carriageway, passing through a gap in the barriers and colliding head-on with a silver Volvo V70 traveling in the opposite direction.
The driver of the Peugeot, a woman in her 20s from Andover, sustained serious injuries, while her son Teddy, a passenger in the car, suffered life-threatening injuries.
Devastating Loss
After fighting for his life in hospital, Teddy’s mother, Holly Britten, confirmed the devastating news on social media:
“It’s with a truly broken heart that I say this, but our gorgeous boy gained his wings today.
He was truly the sweetest, most loving little character that we were blessed to have. Our hearts are shattered into pieces.
Teddy Jason, this isn’t a goodbye—just a see you later.”
In a community group post, Holly expressed her gratitude to everyone who reached out with support:
“As many saw the last post about my gorgeous boy, I thought it was only right to keep you updated.
My darling boy gained his wings and is now at peace. We will use the GoFundMe to give him the best possible send-off.
Thank you to everyone that reached out to me from the last post, wishing us well. Your love wasn’t and isn’t unnoticed.
Teddy, you will be missed, my darling.”
Community Support
The local community has rallied around the family, raising funds through a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral costs. Many have expressed their sorrow and offered condolences, reflecting the profound impact Teddy’s story has had on those in the area.
Investigation Ongoing
Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash. Anyone with information or dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident is urged to come forward.
Remembering Teddy
Teddy’s death has left the community in mourning. His mother’s heartfelt tribute has touched many, and messages of support continue to pour in from across the region. In a time of unimaginable grief, the community’s collective sympathy remains steadfast, honoring the life of a little boy who was deeply loved.
