Air ambulance lands for serious crash in Melksham countryside

An air ambulance landed for a serious crash in the Melksham countryside today (Sunday).

999 crews rushed to reports of a traffic collision in Bollands Hill, near Seend, at around 3.30pm.

Two people sustained injuries and were treated by paramedics, including a critical care team from Great Western Air Ambulance – which landed in a field metres from the scene.

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The road is currently closed to both motorists and pedestrians as emergency service deal with the incident.

A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “Please be aware that Bollands Hill near Seend Cleeve is currently closed in both directions following a serious road traffic collision.

“The road is likely to remain closed for the foreseeable future. Please find alternate routes.”

Witnesses, or anyone with information, should contact police by calling 101 and quoting log 221.

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