A147 near Cirencester closed after serious crash

Emergency services were called to the A417 London Road in Ampney Crucis at around 06:05 this morning (18/8)

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 18th Aug 2025

Road closures near Cirencester are expected to remain in place for a number of hours after a serious crash.

Emergency services were called to the A417 London Road in Ampney Crucis at around 06:05 this morning (18/8).

Police have put closures in place on Witpit Lane, at The Crown at Ampney and Cherry Tree crossroads .

In a statement, officers said: "Police have closed several roads near Cirencester following a serious collision this morning (Monday 18 August).

"Emergency services were called at 6.05am with a report of a single vehicle collision on the A417 London Road in Ampney Crucis.

"Road closures are in place on Witpit Lane, at The Crown at Ampney and Cherry Tree crossroads while emergency services remain at the scene.

"These are expected to remain in place for a number of hours with motorists asked to plan their route in advance and avoid the area.

"Anyone who witnessed the collision but has not yet spoken to police is asked to submit information by completing the following online form and quoting incident 61 of 18 August."

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