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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Man dies in crash between four motorbikes and car
A motorcyclist has died and three others are seriously injured following a crash between four motorbikes and a car in Wiltshire. Wiltshire Police said the collision happened on the A36 at Knook, near Warminster, at about 10:30 BST on Saturday. The motorcyclist, a man aged in his 60s, died as a result of his injuries, while the other three remain in hospital. A road closure between Deptford and Heytesbury will remain in place into the early hours of Sunday, the force said. Drivers have been advised to seek alternative routes and avoid the area. Anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dashcam footage is asked to contact police. Follow BBC Wiltshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Wiltshire Police
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Man dies in crash between four motorbikes and car
A motorcyclist has died and three others are seriously injured following a crash between four motorbikes and a car in Wiltshire. Wiltshire Police said the collision happened on the A36 at Knook, near Warminster, at about 10:30 BST on Saturday. The motorcyclist, a man aged in his 60s, died as a result of his injuries, while the other three remain in hospital. A road closure between Deptford and Heytesbury will remain in place into the early hours of Sunday, the force said. Drivers have been advised to seek alternative routes and avoid the area. Anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dashcam footage is asked to contact police. Follow BBC Wiltshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Wiltshire Police
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
A36 crash: Road closed as air ambulance attends major collision
A serious multi-vehicle car crash has forced the closure of a major road as three air ambulances reportedly attended the scene. Wiltshire Police said officers were dealing with the serious road traffic collision on the A36 in Knook, Warminster, on Saturday morning. The force said the road was closed in both directions from Heytesbury to Deptford and was expected to remain shut for several hours. Drivers were advised to avoid the area and travel via alternative routes. National Highways said its service providers were also on the scene, as traffic is diverted due to what it described as a multi-vehicle collision. The BBC reported Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and Great Western Air Ambulance were all in attendance.
The Independent
13 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Independent
A36 crash: Road closed as air ambulance attends major collision
A serious car crash has forced the closure of a major road as three air ambulances reportedly attended the scene. Wiltshire Police said officers were dealing with the serious road traffic collision on the A36 in Knook, Warminster, on Saturday morning. The force said the road was closed in both directions from Heytesbury to Deptford and was expected to remain closed for several hours. Drivers were advised to avoid the area and travel via alternative routes.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Man's body found in canal
The body of a man has been found. Emergency services were called to the scene at the canal near Horton Avenue in Devizes shortly before 7pm on Thursday, May 30. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Wiltshire Police said the man's family have been informed. A spokesperson for the force said: 'While formal identification has not yet taken place, our thoughts are with his family at this incredibly difficult time.' Officers said there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. READ MORE: Concern grows for man who has been missing for a week READ MORE: Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Saturday, May 31) Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here. We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice
