A teenage girl has been killed in a crash in Wiltshire – and police have made an arrest.
Emergency services were called to a road traffic collision south-west of Bushton, near Royal Wootton Bassett, at around 9.45pm on Thursday (29 August).
The incident involved a red Renault Clio, which appears to have lost control and crashed on a bend, coming to rest in undergrowth at the roadside.
Wiltshire Air Ambulance was among the 999 crews deployed to the scene after one person – a 16-year-old girl – was found to have sustained significant injuries.
The casualty received urgent care from police, critical care medics and ambulance crews, but was declared dead a short time later.
Wiltshire Police say the girl was a rear-seat passenger in the vehicle and was from Royal Wootton Bassett. Her family has been informed.
The driver of the car – an 18-year-old man – has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in custody for questioning.
A forensic collision investigation is ongoing at the scene, with the unnamed road expected to remain closed between Withy Bed and Hilmarton until this afternoon (Friday).
Witnesses or anybody with information or dashcam footage are asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team on 01225 694597 quoting log 351 of 29 August. Alternatively, email the team directly on [email protected].
