LIVE: Multi-car collision closes A36 towards Southampton

Wednesday, 14 December 2022 00:00

Emergency services are dealing with a multi-vehicle collision on the A36 near Pepperbox Hill this morning.

Emergency services warn that the road is closed and to avoid the area!

The knock-on cause is traffic chaos in that part of the city, but it also affects other parts of the ring road and back roads as people try to avoid the road closure.

Live Updates... 14:20

The road has now reopened, and traffic is moving once again

13:42

Ambulance Service:

“We were called at 11.45hrs to a multiple-vehicle collision on the A36 in the area of Pepperbox Hill.

"We sent four double-crewed land ambulances, an operations officer and a rapid response vehicle.

"We are conveying four patients to Salisbury District Hospital.”

13:01

Wiltshire Police:

"We were called at around 11.35 am today (14/12) following a four-vehicle RTC on the A36 near Whiteparish.

"Fortunately, there are no serious reported injuries.

"Recovery is ongoing."

12:52

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service:

"Firefighters carried out on-scene casualty care, and all persons involved were able to exit the vehicles.

"Crews are currently still in attendance working with Police and Ambulance to help those involved and make the scene safe."

12:30

We are currently dealing with a multi vehicle RTC on the A36 at Pepperbox Hill. The road is closed and causing heavy traffic build up - Please avoid this area. @DWFireControl @HighwaysSWEST @wiltscouncil pic.twitter.com/CemjzTgTSH
— Dorset&Wiltshire FRS (@DWFireRescue) December 14, 2022

11:37

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service:

Two crews from Salisbury Fire Station were called to a Road Traffic Collision involving five vehicles on the A36 Pepperbox Hill.

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