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Wiltshire woman in life-threatening condition after tree crash

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The road, which was closed from Dilton Marsh High Street to the A36 Black Dog Hill junction, has since reopened

A woman is in hospital with potentially life-threatening leg and internal injuries after crashing into a tree.

Emergency services were called to the A3098 Hisomley crossroads, near Dilton Marsh, at around 18:50 GMT on Monday.

Wiltshire Police said they believe the car, a Seat Ibiza, left the carriageway on a right-hand bend before colliding with a tree.

The driver, a woman in her 20s and from Westbury, Wiltshire, was airlifted to Southmead Hospital where she remains.

The road, which was closed from Dilton Marsh High Street to the A36 Black Dog Hill junction while investigations took place, reopened by 07:00 GMT on Tuesday.

Officers are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone with relevant dash cam footage to get in touch.

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