Crash closes A303 and causes major travel delays

A crash on the A303 westbound near the Countess Roundabout outside Amesbury has closed the road and triggered major travel delays. The incident, involving two vehicles, occurred at about 10:30am on June 26, prompting emergency services to respond. Fire crews from Amesbury and Salisbury attended and provided casualty care, while crews made the scene safe. Dorset and Fire Rescue Service said the call to the A303 Amesbury Bypass came at 10:54am, after reports of the collision. The closure is in place between the Countess and Longbarrow roundabouts, and a Wiltshire Police spokesperson advised motorists to avoid the area and take alternative routes while responders handle the situation.