A tragic incident occurred when a 39-year-old man fell to his death from a bridge on the A303 at the Mere bypass, approximately seven miles east of Wincanton. The event took place at 11 pm on Monday, April 14.
Following the unfortunate occurrence, the A303 westbound was shut down for roughly 14 hours as investigations were carried out, resulting in the implementation of diversions. Additionally, the eastbound carriageway was closed overnight.
Wiltshire Police have informed the deceased’s next of kin and are providing them with support during this challenging period. The road has since reopened, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing. Individuals with any information or dash cam footage related to the event are urged to contact the serious collision investigation team on 01225 694597, quoting Log number 322 of 14/04, or email the team directly at [email protected].