A serious head-on collision on the A303 near Stonehenge has left a woman fighting for her life and a second person with potentially life-changing injuries. The crash occurred near Winterbourne Stoke shortly after noon on Sunday, August 3.
Three individuals were transported to hospital following the collision involving a blue Citroen C5 and a grey Hyundai Kona near Scotland Lodge Farm. Emergency services, including police, firefighters, paramedics, and the air ambulance, responded to the scene immediately.
According to Wiltshire Police, the 70-year-old female driver of the Citroen sustained life-changing injuries to her leg. A female passenger in the Hyundai, in her 60s, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The Hyundai’s male driver, also in his 60s, suffered minor injuries.
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As a result of the crash, the A303 has been closed in both directions for the afternoon, with diversions in place. Eastbound traffic is being rerouted via Deptford, passing through Heytesbury, Chitterne, and Shrewton, before rejoining the A303 at Longbarrow Roundabout. Westbound traffic is following an alternative diversion marked by the Hollow Triangle symbol.
Wiltshire Police have launched a full investigation to establish the cause of the accident. The Serious Collision Investigation Team (SCIT) is working at the scene, and the road remains closed between Longbarrow Roundabout and the A36 junction.
Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage to contact SCIT on 01225 694597, quoting log number 176 of the date. Alternatively, witnesses can reach out via email at [email protected].