Woman fighting for her life following crash near Wootton Bassett

A woman is fighting for her life following a crash near Royal Wootton Bassett.

Emergency services were called to a three-vehicle road traffic collision on the A3102 at Tockenham at around 8.30am this morning (Friday).

The incident happened directly outside F Drury and Sons abattoir – closing the major route in both directions during rush hour.

The crash involved a white Renault Kangoo van, a black Ford Mondeo and a gray Kia Sportage.

The driver of the Kangoo, a woman in her 30s, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

She was extricated from the vehicle by firefighters from Swindon, Westlea and Trowbridge. Paramedics from Wiltshire Air Ambulance – who were traveling in a rapid response car – were also on hand.

A passenger in the Mondeo, a woman in her 40s, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

The driver of the Mondeo, a man in his 40s, suffered minor injuries.

The A3102 is closed in both directions for forensic collision investigation work and is not expected to reopen until this evening.

HGV drivers are being asked to divert at Royal Wootton Bassett and Lyneham due to a lack of turning space at the official road closure.

In a statement this morning, Wiltshire Police said: “Drivers, please note that the A3102 at Tockenham Wick is currently closed in both directions following a serious RTC.

“Please find alternate routes.”

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service also advised people to “avoid the area”.

Witnesses or anyone with information or dashcam footage are asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team on 01225 694597, quoting log 52 of today (July 5). Alternatively, email (email protected).