A cyclist has been airlifted after a crash with a van in a country lane near Melksham.
Emergency services were called to a serious road traffic collision in Bradford Road, just south of Atworth, at around 3.30pm on Wednesday (1 July).
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity attended in a helicopter, while Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance responded in a rapid response vehicle.
A 66-year-old male cyclist sustained significant injuries on being struck by a van.
He was stabilised on scene before being airlifted to the Major Trauma Centre at Southmead Hospital in Bristol for urgent care. He remains there for treatment.
A forensic collision investigation was launched, with the road – close to Stonar School – closed for around 12 hours.
Wiltshire Police is asking that witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team by calling 01225 694597 or emailing [email protected] and quoting log 54260078838.
