A 25-year-old man from Melksham has been arrested after a serious traffic accident involving two elderly women in the town of Melksham, Wiltshire. The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 pm on Saturday, September 27, when a white Ford Transit van reversing in the Lowbourne area struck the two women, both in their seventies.
Wiltshire Police confirmed that the women sustained potentially life-threatening injuries and were immediately transported to a hospital where they remain in critical condition. The man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and drug driving. He has since been released on bail pending further investigations and results from evidential samples.
Sgt James Twyford of the Roads Policing Unit emphasized the severity of the incident, highlighting the impact on the victims and the ongoing nature of the investigation. Police have appealed to the public for any CCTV or dash cam footage related to the crash, urging witnesses to come forward by contacting the police on 101 with reference number 54250130148.