A420 blocked both directions near Chippenham after crash on junction

The A420 is blocked in both directions following a road traffic collision.

Emergency services were called to the smash on the main route just west of Chippenham at around 11am this morning (Friday, 15 July).

The crash – involving a car and a lorry – happened on the A420 junction that leads towards Yatton Keynell and Castle Combe.

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On one’s believed to have been seriously hurt in the incident.

Motorists are likely to face diversions and delays in the area for at least the next two hours.

A spokesperson for Wiltshire and Dorset Fire and Rescue Service said: “Two fire crews from Chippenham, a crew from Calne and the heavy rescue unit from Trowbridge attended a road traffic collision on the A420 at Allington.

“The incident involved a car and a lorry with one female trapped in the car.

“After being assessed by paramedics, and the firefighters removing the car door, the casualty was able to self-extricate.”

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