A303 closed for hours after two-vehicle crash near Amesbury

A303 Bypass near Countess Roundabout <i>(Image: Google Maps)</i>
A303 Bypass near Countess Roundabout (Image: Google Maps)
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A collision closed a major route and caused travel delays.

The A303 westbound, near the Countess Roundabout outside Amesbury, has been closed following a two-vehicle crash at around 10.30am on June 26.

Emergency services responded and attended the scene.

Fire crews from Amesbury and Salisbury attended and provided casualty care.

A spokesperson for Dorset and Fire Rescue Service said: "Crews from Amesbury and Salisbury were called to the A303 Amesbury Bypass off of Countess Roundabout, Amesbury at 10.54am this morning, following reports of a road traffic collision.

"The incident involved two vehicles and crews made the scene safe and assisted with casualty care."

The incident led to a full closure of the westbound carriageway between the Countess and Longbarrow roundabouts.

A Wiltshire Police spokesperson also advised motorists to stay away from the area.

They said: "A closure is currently in place westbound on the A303 near Amesbury from the Countess Roundabout to the Longbarrow Roundabout following a collision involving two vehicles which occurred at around 10.30am today.

"Please avoid the area and seek an alternative route while emergency services attend the scene."

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