A manhunt ensued after suspected drug driver fled police in Chippenham.
Officers attempted to stop a silver van in the car park near KFC, off Bath Road, at around 12.45pm this afternoon (Friday).
It followed concerns about the driver potentially driving while under the influence of an illegal substance.
The driver made off and a pursuit was authorised along Bath Road, where the vehicles was driven dangerously – before crashing into several vehicles on Hungerdown Lane.
The driver failed to stop after the collisions, and continued on towards the A350 before being involved in a further collision on A420 Bristol Road.
The van ended up in a ditch at the roadworks, near Wickes. The vehicle was immobilised a sa result and the driver fled the scene on foot.
Police traced the suspect to Kington Langley, and the National Police Air Service helicopter was deployed alongside a dog unit.
Officers from roads policing, armed response and the local policing team responded – but despite extensive searches the driver was not located.
Wiltshire Police are “urgently” appealing for CCTV or dashcam footage relevant to the incident.
A spokesperson said: “Enquiries are currently ongoing.
“Please could we urge anyone with information in relation to the pursuit, or the collisions, including any CCTV or dash cam footage which could assist, to get in touch.
“Call 101 and quote crime reference number 54260055005.”
