'Casualty' taken to hospital after crash near A303

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ONE person has been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision on the A338 near Shipton Bellinger this afternoon.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene at around 2pm.

A spokesperson said crews were called to a two-vehicle crash on the A338 near Shipton Bellinger at around 2pm this afternoon, Tuesday, June 2.

"One casualty was passed into the care of ambulance paramedics, before firefighters made the scene safe."

Firefighters left the scene and returned to station shortly before 3pm.

Wiltshire Police confirmed the road was closed at the junction with Snodington Lane, just north of the A303 Park House junction.

A spokesperson said: "The A338 Salisbury Road is closed at the junction with Snodington Lane, just north of A303 Park House junction following a road traffic collision involving two vehicles. Please seek alternative routes."

The AA confirmed the closure, with traffic building on the A338 Salisbury Road in the direction of the A303.

Motorists were advised to seek alternative routes while the incident is cleared.

The road reopened at 3.55pm.

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