New photographs show the aftermath of a five-vehicle crash on the A419 in Swindon.
Emergency services were called to the serious road traffic collision near the Rat Trap junction of the main road northbound at around 9.30am this morning (26 August).
Earlier today South Western Ambulance Service told Wiltshire 999s four people were taken to hospital following the serious incident which saw the highway closed for most of the day.
It’s believed four cars and a lorry – part of a highways maintenance fleet – were involved in the collision.
In an updated statement, Wiltshire Police said: “We were called to reports of a serious road traffic incident on the A419 shortly after 9.30am involving five vehicles.
“The road has been closed northbound to allow emergency services to attend and drivers are advised to avoid the area. The southbound carriageway is open.
“Two people were hurt in the incident, their injuries are not described as life threatening or life limiting.
“Road closures remain in place at this time.”
National Highways say that recovery work is nearly complete, meaning the road should be open before 6pm.
