Child suffers life-threatening injuries in collision on A303

Monday, 31 March 2025 06:05

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the A303 near Amesbury on Friday afternoon (28th March), in which a young child suffered life-threatening injuries.

The incident took place at around 5.30 pm near the Bulford junction, east of Amesbury.

A grey Skoda Karoq has joined the A303 eastbound at the Amesbury Road junction and has collided with a white Peugeot 208 travelling in the same direction.

This caused the Peugeot to spin onto the westbound carriageway through the gap in the barriers for the Allington track, colliding head-on with a silver Volvo V70 travelling in the opposite direction.

The driver of the Peugeot, a woman in her 20s, suffered injuries which are serious but not thought to be life-threatening.

A passenger in the Peugeot, a one-year-old boy, suffered life-threatening injuries.

Another passenger in the Peugeot, a five-year-old boy, suffered injuries which are not thought to be life-changing.

The driver of the Volvo, a man in his 70s, reportedly suffered minor injuries.

The road was completely closed in both directions to allow for recovery.

Any witnesses to the collision or anyone who may have dash cam footage are asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team on 01225 694597 quoting log number 220 of Friday's date (28th March).

Alternatively, they can contact the team directly at SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk.

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