Military Crash on A34 Near Newbury Leaves Two Seriously Injured
A major smash on the A34 near Newbury, close to the Oxfordshire border, has left two men in their 20s seriously injured. Hampshire Constabulary confirmed both were taken to hospital with significant but non-life-threatening wounds after the collision involving military vehicles.
Emergency Services Rush to Scene
The crash happened around noon on Saturday. Emergency teams, including an air ambulance, swooped in quickly. They shut the road both ways to manage the response and begin an investigation into the incident.
Initial reports revealed one man suffered a serious leg injury. Later updates confirmed the second man with a serious arm injury. Both were rushed for urgent treatment.
MoD Confirms Military Vehicles Involved
The Ministry of Defence has acknowledged their vehicles were part of the crash. An MoD spokesperson said: “We are aware of a road traffic collision involving two military vehicles. The incident is under investigation, and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.”
Safety Concerns Raised
This incident has sparked worries about the safety of military traffic on public roads. Authorities have launched a thorough probe into what caused the crash and how to prevent future accidents.
Hampshire Constabulary urged the public to follow their social media for updates on road closures and re-opening times.
