Accident on A303 Today-Westbound Collision Near Chicklade as Police Investigate Fatal Crash in Wiltshire
Motorists travelling along the A303 in England have been alerted to a collision on the westbound carriageway near Chicklade and Wylye in Wiltshire on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The incident prompted traffic warnings and renewed attention to road safety along the busy route.
The latest available traffic update, recorded at approximately 5:30 p.m., listed a westbound crash between the A36 and A350 junctions, with slow-moving traffic reported in the area.
The collision comes one day after a separate fatal crash on the same stretch of the A303, in which an 80-year-old motorist lost his life.
Westbound Collision Reported Near Chicklade
National Highways traffic information identified a collision on the A303 westbound between the A36 and A350 junctions on Tuesday afternoon.
The incident was reported at approximately 4:27 p.m. and was associated with slow traffic near Chicklade and Wylye.
Motorists approaching the affected section were advised to exercise caution and allow additional time for their journeys. Traffic congestion can develop quickly on the A303 when vehicles slow down around an emergency scene or when lanes become restricted.
At the time of the available update, the incident was affecting westbound traffic. Further details about the vehicles involved, possible injuries and the precise circumstances had not been confirmed.
Fatal A303 Collision Claims Life of 80-Year-Old Man
Wiltshire Police also issued an appeal for witnesses following a fatal collision on Monday, November 9.
The crash happened shortly after 3 p.m. on the A303 westbound between Deptford and Chicklade. According to police, a car that was stationary at the side of the road was struck by an articulated lorry travelling westbound.
The driver of the car, an 80-year-old man, suffered fatal injuries. His next of kin have been informed.
Two passengers travelling in the car, a 53-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman, were taken to hospital for treatment. Their injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
The HGV driver was not injured.
The collision prompted a major road closure, with the A303 shut in both directions between the A36 at Deptford and the A350 near Chicklade and Warminster while emergency services attended and investigations were carried out.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Wiltshire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Team is investigating the circumstances surrounding Monday’s fatal crash.
Officers are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision or travelled along the affected section shortly before or after the incident to come forward.
Investigators are particularly interested in dashcam footage that could help establish what happened before the stationary car was struck.
Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team on 01225 694597, quoting log 150 of Monday, November 9.
Traffic Conditions and Advice for Motorists
The A303 is an important transport corridor connecting parts of southwest England with Hampshire and the wider southeast. Incidents along the route can cause significant disruption for commuters, freight operators and long-distance travellers.
Drivers approaching the affected westbound section should follow temporary traffic signs, maintain safe distances and avoid distractions.
The November 10 traffic report identified a separate westbound collision near Chicklade and Wylye. The previous day’s fatal collision remains under police investigation, with officers continuing to seek witnesses and dashcam evidence.