Multiple Injuries and Road Closures Follow Serious Crash in Corsham

Emergency services rushed to the scene of a serious crash on the A4 Bath Road in Corsham, Wiltshire, at around 1:37pm on Thursday, July 24. The incident resulted in multiple injuries, with four ambulances, three air ambulances, and a hazardous response team attending the scene. The road was closed by police, and one person was airlifted to Southmead Hospital in Bristol, while two others were taken to Royal United Hospital, Bath, by land ambulance.

Key Takeaways:

  • Four ambulances, three air ambulances, and a hazardous response team attended the scene of the crash.
  • The road was closed by police, and was expected to remain closed for an extended period.
  • One person was airlifted to Southmead Hospital in Bristol, while two others were taken to Royal United Hospital, Bath, by land ambulance.
  • The incident occurred at around 1:37pm on Thursday, July 24, on the A4 Bath Road in Corsham, Wiltshire.
  • Wiltshire Police and South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) responded to the incident.
  • A Wiltshire Police spokesperson advised motorists to avoid the area and be aware of the road closure.

Statistics:

  • 1:37pm: Time of the incident on Thursday, July 24
  • 4: Number of ambulances attending the scene
  • 3: Number of air ambulances attending the scene
  • 1: Number of people airlifted to Southmead Hospital in Bristol
  • 2: Number of people taken to Royal United Hospital, Bath, by land ambulance
  • 1 person: Number of fatalities (no reported fatalities at the time of reporting)
  • Several hours: Expected duration of the road closure

Sources:

  • "Several injured in Corsham crash" by Chloe Tuff, (no date provided)
  • Image: Trevor Porter (no date provided)
  • South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT)
  • Wiltshire Police (no date provided)