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Person in distress on bridge sparks closure of Chippenham route

byDaniel Jae Webb
15 November 2025 • 9.01am
Person in distress on bridge sparks closure of Chippenham route
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A person in distress on a bridge has sparked the closure of a Chippenham route.

Emergency services responded to a mental health-related incident on a footbridge over the A350 West Cepen Way this morning (Saturday).

Police and the ambulance service dealt with a person in distress, but had resolved the incident by around 8.30am.

The busy road was closed in both directions between Bumpers Farm Roundabout and the roundabout for Sandown Drive for at least one hour.

The footbridge was also shut between Frogwell and Chippenham Rugby Club.

If you are struggling with your mental health, please reach out for support. Contact the Samaritans in confidence and for free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year, on 116 123. You can also visit our page of Mental Health Helplines to view a list of relevant organisations.

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