A major section of the A36 in Wiltshire is currently closed in both directions following a serious crash involving an overturned vehicle. The closure affects the stretch between the B3414 near Norton Bavant and the A303 junction at Deptford.
Police, paramedics, and National Highways traffic officers are all present at the scene, responding to the incident that took place earlier today, Monday, May 26.
Police confirmed, “The A36 in Wiltshire is closed in both directions between B3414 (Norton Bavant) and A303 (Deptford), due to a collision where a vehicle has overturned.” The extent of any injuries has not been confirmed at this time.
Traffic is being diverted onto local roads, and motorists are urged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, or seek alternative routes where possible.
For live updates, drivers can check the Traffic England website and travel apps, contact the National Highways contact centre at 0300 123 5000, or follow @HighwaysSWEST on X (formerly Twitter).
If you are travelling today, avoid the A36 between B3414 and A303, check updates from National Highways regularly, and consider delaying your journey if possible to avoid disruption.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Originally published by UKNIP.
