Four people have been injured in a crash between a lorry and a car in Wiltshire.
Emergency services were called to the serious road traffic collision at Chelworth Crossroads, on the B4040 near Cricklade, at around 4.20pm on Monday (23 February).
South Western Ambulance Service confirmed that four patients were taken to hospital for treatment after a significant number of resources were deployed.
Midlands Air Ambulance, two critical care cars, two ambulance tactical commanders and four double-crewed ambulances were sent to the scene.
A 61-year-old only man sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to the Major Trauma Centre at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.
A 60-year-old woman was taken by land ambulance to the same hospital with injuries not believed to be serious.
Two others people sustained less serious injuries and were taken to the Great Western Hospital in Swindon for further care.
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters from Westlea and Stratton attended, extricating a trapped casualty from the car using hydraulic cutting equipment.
A full-scale forensic investigation was carried out, with the road closed in all four directions until around 7.30am this morning (Tuesday).
Wiltshire Police statement in full
“We attended a serious road traffic collision on the B4040 in Malmesbury at about 4.20pm yesterday (23/02) involving a car and a lorry.
“A 61-year-old man was taken to hospital where he is being treated for serious injuries; a 60-year-old woman who was travelling in the same car also sustained injuries which are not thought to be serious.
“His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this time.
“The driver of the lorry remained at the scene and there were no arrests,
“Any witnesses to the collision or anyone who may have dash cam are asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team on 01225 694597 quoting Log number 276.
“Alternatively, they can contact the team directly – [email protected].”
