Teen arrested after early morning collision

The incident happened near Figheldean.

Author: Tom FeahenyPublished 2nd Sep 2023

An 18-year-old male has been arrested after a crash near Figheldean in the early hours of this morning.

The vehicle being driven crashed following a police pursuit.

Wiltshire police said:

"A police officer was airlifted to hospital to be treated for head injuries, thought to be non-life threatening or life changing. A teenage passenger was also taken to hospital with injuries thought to be minor.

"A police dog van was also involved and collided with the wall on the bend.

"The police dogs in the vehicle at the time were not injured and are being looked after while our handler recovers."

The driver from the Marlborough area was arrested on suspicion of drink driving, failing to stop and -dangerous driving. He remains in police custody for questioning.

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