Tragedy as boy, 11, dies in horror crash between car and lorry with man and passenger, 15, rushed to hospital
An 11-year-old boy has tragically died after a car and truck collide in a horrific crash.
Rescue workers rushed to the scene of the accident, which happened around 7.30pm last night on the A303 near the Countess roundabout towards Stonehenge.
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The young man from London was pronounced dead at the scene after the black BMW collided with the truck parked in a parking bay.
The driver of the car, a man in his 40s, and a passenger, a 15-year-old boy, suffered what are believed to be life-changing injuries and were rushed to Southampton General Hospital by ambulance.
The truck driver suffered no injuries.
Following the fatal accident, the A303 was re-opened eastbound between the A345 and A360 near Stonehenge.
Inspector Will Ayres of the Roads Policing Unit said: “This is a tragic incident in which a young boy has lost his life and two other people remain in hospital in serious condition.”
“Your next of kin have been informed and are being assisted by specially trained officers.
“Our thoughts are with them at this very difficult time.
“I would urge anyone who saw anything to get in touch with us.”
Anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dashcam footage is asked to contact the Major Collision Investigation Team on 01225 694597 quoting log number 289 from yesterday.
At around 7.30pm on Saturday evening (9 July) two rescue planes were involved in a road accident on the major highway passing Stonehenge near Amesbury.
A black BMW went off the road and hit the back of a truck parked in a parking lot. An 11-year-old boy from London was pronounced dead by doctors at the scene of the accident.
The driver of the car, a man in his 40s, and a passenger, a 15-year-old boy, both from London, suffered what could be life-changing injuries and were taken to Southampton General Hospital.
One of the wounded victims was flown to the Major Trauma Center by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. Wiltshire Air Ambulance was also at the scene but was not transporting anyone.