A303 reopens after Amesbury police incident

It was shut for a period of time earlier this afternoon (Monday 28th September).

Author: Jack DeeryPublished 28th Sep 2020
Last updated 28th Sep 2020

Wiltshire Police have confirmed that the A303 between Amesbury Services and Countess Roundabout has now reopened.

It was closed in both directions as police dealt with an incident on the bridge there.

It caused long delays in the area, with drivers being asked to seek an alternative route.

Police confirmed they were dealing with a "mental health incident".