The driver of a car who crashed head-on into a minibus on the A350 ‘had a heart attack at the wheel’, according to a source close to her.
The woman, aged in her 50s and from Chippenham, was driving a SsangYong Rexton when she crashed near Lacock on Tuesday morning (21 October).
A significant amount of emergency services were sent to the scene, including Great Western Air Ambulance Charity in a rapid response vehicle.
The driver of the SsangYong sustained life-threatening injuries, as did a passenger in the minibus – a woman aged in her 40s.
While an investigation into the cause of the collision is underway by Wiltshire Police, a source close to the driver of the car says she suffered a “heart attack”.
Driving and dealing with a medical episode caused her to veer into the path of the minibus, it’s claimed. She remains in a medically-induced coma in hospital.
The source spoke out after comments on social media – from so-called armchair experts – said that she had been overtaking.
In a statement at the time, a spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “Two individuals are in a life-threatening condition following a two-vehicle collision on Corsham Road, Lacock, this morning (21 October).
“At approximately 9:30am, a car collided with a minibus taxi near Whitehall Garden Centre.
“The driver of the car, a woman in her 50s, and a passenger in the taxi, a woman in her 40s, have both been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
“The driver of the taxi has also been taken to hospital as a precaution.
“Road closures are currently in place while emergency services attend the scene.
“If you witnessed the incident or have dashcam footage, please contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team on 01225 694597, quoting log number 53.
“Alternatively, you can email the team directly at [email protected].”
