Large Gathering of Cars Blocks Road in Swindon: Wiltshire Police Respond and Ensure Public Safety

SWINDON — Live News Officers attended Great Western Way in Swindon at about 9pm last...

Oliver Kent

Published: 12:21 pm August 7, 2023

Updated: 8:18 am October 8, 2025

SWINDON — Live News

Officers attended Great Western Way in Swindon at about 9pm last night (07/08) in response to a gathering of about 200 people in 50 cars which blocked part of the carriageway.

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The road was closed as a safety precaution before being reopened at about 10.30pm after the group had moved on.

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