A30 collision leaves woman with ‘potentially life-changing injuries’

Tuesday, 30 July 2024 10:20

By David Harber

Police in Salisbury are appealing for witnesses following the serious collision on the A30 near Winterslow yesterday (29th July) which left three people with serious injuries.

At around 2.20pm yesterday, a Volkswagen Polo travelling south is thought to have crossed the central white line and collided head on with a Vauxhall Corsa travelling in the opposite direction.

The driver of the VW Polo, a man in his 20s, has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the Vauxhall Corsa, a man in his 40s, has suffered serious injuries which are not thought to be life-changing.

A passenger in the Corsa, a woman in her 40s, has suffered potentially life-changing injuries.

It is understood two people involved were airlifted to hospitals in Bristol and Southampton.

Police are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the driving of the Polo either prior to or at the time of the collision, or has dash-cam footage.

If you can help, please contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team on 01225 694597 quoting Log number 175.

Alternatively, you can email team directly at SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk.

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