Witnesses sought following fatal collision on A303

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 14:30

An 80-year-old man has sadly died following a road traffic collision between a car and an articulated lorry on the A303 yesterday afternoon (10th November).

Police said in a statement, "His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this time.

"The car he was driving was stationary at the side of the road when it was struck by an HGV travelling westbound between Deptford and Chicklade shortly after 3pm.

"Two passengers in the car, a 53-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman, were taken to hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.

"The driver of the HGV was unharmed.

"Any witnesses to the collision or anyone who may have dash cam footage is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team on 01225 694597 quoting log 150 of Monday 9th November.

"Alternatively, please contact the team directly by emailing SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk "

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