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Elderly couple left shaken after ‘object launched off aqueduct’ lands on car

byDaniel Jae Webb
8 September 2022 • 5.52pm
Elderly couple left shaken after ‘object launched off aqueduct’ lands on car
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An elderly couple were left shaken when an object struck their car on the A350.

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It’s believed an object was launched off the aqueduct, carrying the Kennet and Avon Canal, over the main route in Melksham.

It happened at around 2pm on 22 August – and caused damage to the car below.

In a statement, Wiltshire Police said: “We are appealing for information following an incident on the A350 in Melksham where an object appears to have been thrown from the viaduct carrying the Kennet and Avon Canal – damaging a car travelling beneath.

“The incident, which took place at 2pm on 22 August (22/08) left the elderly driver and passenger of the car shaken but thankfully unhurt.

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