A woman is in critical condition after a harrowing crash in Shipton Moyne, just outside Malmesbury, which has led to a police manhunt for a suspect who reportedly fled the scene.
Emergency services responded to a serious road traffic collision on Whitehouse Lane at approximately 2 pm today (Saturday). The collision involved two vehicles, and a young woman sustained significant injuries described as being ‘dragged along the road.’ The precise circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear at this time.
The severity of the situation prompted the dispatch of three air ambulance crews to the scene, including Wiltshire Air Ambulance, Midlands Air Ambulance via helicopters, and Great Western Air Ambulance via a rapid response vehicle.
The injured woman was airlifted to Southmead Hospital’s major trauma centre in Bristol by Wiltshire Air Ambulance, where she remains in a life-threatening condition.
As police arrived at the scene, it was reported that a suspect had fled, setting off a manhunt for their apprehension. The National Police Air Service helicopter from Bristol was deployed to aid in the search.
The police helicopter conducted an aerial search above Shipton Moyne and Easton Grey, an area approximately one mile from the residence of King Charles, Highgrove House, as they combed the region for the fleeing individual.
As of the latest update, it is unclear whether the suspect has been apprehended following the extensive search along the Wiltshire-Gloucestershire border.
Roads policing officers from Wiltshire Police offered support to Gloucestershire Constabulary, who have taken the lead in conducting a forensic collision investigation. Due to ongoing investigations, the road is expected to remain closed in both directions throughout the night and into Sunday morning, December 24th.
