Motorcyclist taken to hospital after ‘serious’ crash with van on main road in Wiltshire

A motorcyclist has been airlifted to hospital with potentially life-changing injuries after crashing with a van on the A361 south of Trowbridge.

On Tuesday, July 30, around 7:45 a.m., police responded to the accident and closed the road to all traffic.

According to a police officer at the scene, the motorcyclist was not in a life-threatening condition, but a later statement said he had suffered serious injuries.

(Image: Trevor Porter)

A statement from Wiltshire Police said: “We are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the A361 south-west of Southwick this morning (30/07).

“Around 7.45am we responded to a collision between a motorcyclist and a van between Southwick and Rode.

“The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, suffered serious, potentially life-changing injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

(Image: Trevor Porter)

“The driver of the van was uninjured.

“The road was closed in both directions for recovery and investigation work and has since reopened.

“Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact us on 101, quoting log 45 of today.”

Pictures of the black Suzuki motorcycle involved show it with a damaged front wheel.

The road reopened around noon. Wiltshire Air Ambulance and South Western Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.