Swindon crash leaves 17-year-old with life-threatening injuries

By Barrie Hudson - 25 July 2023

Community

A driver was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries following a single vehicle collision in Swindon last night - 24 July.

At approximately 11.20pm, a car left the carriageway on a bend on The Ridgeway/Draycott Road and collided with a tree in a ditch.

The driver, a 17-year-old man, was flown to hospital in Bristol with life threatening injuries.

The front seat passenger, a 17-year-old woman, suffered hand injuries and went to hospital in Swindon.

Three other occupants of the vehicle were uninjured, and no other vehicles were involved.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash cam footage should call the Serious Collision Investigation team on 01225 694597 and quote number 54230077920 or email [email protected]

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