Police are appealing for witnesses or dash cam footage relating to a serious accident that happened at 5.10pm on Wednesday (11 September) afternoon. We understand that the accident took place near to the East Kennett turning on the A4 and involved a cyclist and a motorcycle.
Both involved were travelling eastbound. The cyclist, a man in his 60s was taken to hospital with potentially life threatening injuries. The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, was also taken to hospital with injuries not thought to be life threatening.
If you saw what happened, or have dash cam footage that could help Police with their enquiries please contact the serious collision investigation team on 01225 694597 quoting crime reference number 54240107753.
Alternatively, you can contact the team directly by emailing SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk.
Campaigners have been pushing for a speed limit to be imposed along this stretch of road, along with other appropriate safety measures as there have been other major accidents in recent years.
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