Woman Critically Injured in Shocking Hit-and-Run Near King Charles’ Home
A woman fights for her life after a horrific crash in Shipton Moyne, just outside Malmesbury. The crash sparked a frantic police hunt for a suspect who fled the scene.
Crash Details: Woman ‘Dragged Along Road’
The smash happened around 2pm on Whitehouse Lane this Saturday. Two vehicles collided, leaving a young woman with serious injuries. Witnesses say she was “dragged along the road,” but exact details remain unclear.
Race Against Time: Three Air Ambulances Scramble to Scene
Emergency responders sent out three air ambulances – including the Wiltshire Air Ambulance, Midlands Air Ambulance, and Great Western Air Ambulance rapid response unit. The injured woman was airlifted to Southmead Hospital’s major trauma centre in bristol/" title="Bristol" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Bristol, where she remains in critical condition.
Manhunt Launches as Suspect Flees
As officers arrived, reports confirmed a suspect fled the scene. The National Police Air Service helicopter joined the search, combing the skies over Shipton Moyne and nearby Easton Grey — just a mile from King Charles’ Highgrove House.
The hunt continues along the Wiltshire-Gloucestershire border. Police have yet to confirm if the suspect is caught.
Road Closures and Ongoing Investigation
Wiltshire Police’s roads unit is aiding Gloucestershire Constabulary, who are leading a forensic collision investigation. Whitehouse Lane remains closed in both directions and is expected to stay shut overnight and into Sunday morning (December 24), as the probe continues.
