Pub closes after lorry carrying grain crashes near Salisbury

"We will keep you all updated as to when we are able to open…. Hopefully for evening service!"

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 7th Aug 2025

It's been an afternoon for one local pub near Salisbury - which is closed this lunchtime because of a lorry crash

They say the incident involving the vehicle carrying grain means there's now a clean-up operation underway.

The Fox and Goose said: "Unfortunately we are going to be closed for lunchtime today (Thursday 7th August).

"We’ve had a grain lorry crash outside the pub!

"The road is closed.

"We will keep you all updated as to when we are able to open…. Hopefully for evening service!"

In a statement, Salisbury Police said: "We are currently at the scene of an overturned lorry on the A354 outside The Fox and Goose Pub in Coombe Bissett.

"The road is currently closed while recovery of the vehicle is underway. Please find alternate routes."

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