A woman in her 50s from Chippenham suffered a suspected heart attack behind the wheel before crashing head-on into a minibus on the A350 near Lacock. The terrifying collision happened on Tuesday morning, sparking a major emergency response.
Life-Threatening Injuries After Dramatic Crash
The SsangYong Rexton driver collided with a minibus taxi near Whitehall Garden Centre at around 9:30am on 21 October. Both the driver and a female passenger in her 40s suffered life-threatening injuries and were rushed to hospital. The driver remains in a medically-induced coma.
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity was among the emergency teams dispatched to the scene, along with Wiltshire Police who have launched a full investigation.
Driver’s Heart Attack Blamed for Collision
A close source revealed the woman had a heart attack, causing her to lose control and veer into the minibus’s path. This counters social media rumours accusing her of reckless overtaking.
“She suffered a heart attack while driving, which led to the crash, not a dangerous manoeuvre,” the source said.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Wiltshire Police are urging anyone who witnessed the smash or has dashcam footage to come forward. They can be contacted on 01225 694597, quoting log number 53, or via email.
Road closures remain in effect as investigations continue.
