Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash

19 August 2025

A motorcyclist in his 60s has been seriously injured in a collision with a car.

The incident happened on the B4069 in Sutton Benger near Chippenham in Wiltshire, just before 11:00 BST.

Wiltshire Police said the man is being treated in hospital for "potentially life-changing injuries".

Any witnesses or people with dashcam footage have been asked to contact the force's Serious Collision Investigation Team.

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