A young woman is fighting for her life in hospital after a serious crash near Highworth.
Emergency services responded to reports of a single vehicle colliding with a wall on the A361 shortly after 1am this morning (12 March).
A passenger within the car, a Ford Mondeo, was rushed to hospital by ambulance with life-threatening injuries – where she remains in a critical condition.
The driver of the car – which police believe may have stolen – was arrested on suspicion of a string of offences.
The 18-year-old man is being held at Gablcross custody on suspicion of drink driving, drug driving, aggravated taking a vehicle without consent and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
The A361 between Supermarine Roundabout and Highworth remains closed in both directions as forensic collision investigation work is undertaken.
Motorists are being told to avoid the area.
A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “Any witnesses to the collision or who may have witnessed the vehicle involved during their journey or have any dash cam footage that would be useful to the investigation are asked to call us immediately.
“Please call the serious collision investigation team on 01225 694 597 and quote log 23 of today’s date (12/03).
“Alternatively, you can email [email protected] with log 23 of today’s date as the subject.”
