Teenager dies after crash in Swindon

It happened on the A419 at the junction of the M4 just before 11pm yesterday.

Author: Harry LongPublished 3rd Jan 2024
Last updated 3rd Jan 2024

A teenager has died following a crash in Swindon.

It happened on the A419 at the junction of the M4 just before 11pm yesterday - following a chase by police.

The teen, who's not yet been ID'd died when the Vauxhall Astra he was in crashed on the roundabout at the junction

Three others who were in the car only suffered minor injuries and have been arrested - a man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and two women on suspicion of taking a vehicle without consent.

Because it happened during a police chase officers say they've referred themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact officers.

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