Woman in life-threatening condition in hospital after collision near Lacock

A man has been arrested after the collision on the A350

Author: Lizzie CouttsPublished 1st Oct 2026

A woman is in hospital in a life-threatening condition after a crash near Lacock.

Police were called to a report of a collision between a pedestrian and a van on the A350 at around 8:45am this morning (1 October).

The woman who is in her 70s was taken to hospital for treatment after sustained life -threatening injuries.

Police say the driver of the van, a 39-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving and causing serious injury by careless driving.

He has been taken into custody for questioning.

The A350 remains closed while an investigation is carried out by officers.

Anyone who witnesses the collision or who has dashcam footage is being asked to contact Wiltshire Police's Serious Collision Investigation Team.

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