A motorcyclist died in a serious crash which forced the closure of a major road while three air ambulances attended the scene.
Wiltshire Police is now appealing for witnesses following the multi-vehicle collision on the A36 in Knook, Warminster, just after 10.30am on Saturday morning.
“Sadly, a man aged in his 60s, who was riding a motorcycle, died as a result of his injuries. Our thoughts remain with his family at this difficult time,” the force said in a statement.
Three other motorcyclists involved in the crash remain in hospital with serious injuries. A road closure between Deptford and Heytesbury will remain in place into the early hours of Sunday.
Witnesses to the collision who have dashcam footage of the incident have now been urged to contact the police.
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service had earlier urged drivers to avoid the area. National Highways said its service providers were also on the scene, as traffic was diverted due to what it described as a multi-vehicle collision.
The #A36 in #Wiltshire is CLOSED in both directions between the #A303 (#Deptford) and the #B3414 (near #Heytesbury) following a serious collision.@Wiltshirepolice are in attendance and leading the response.
— National Highways: South-West (@HighwaysSWEST) May 31, 2025
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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity confirmed it was one of three air ambulances that attended the scene.
A spokesperson added: “A critical care doctor and specialist paramedic attended an incident by helicopter on 31 May at 10.36am in Knock, Warminster. The crew assisted on scene alongside other emergency responders.”
The Salisbury police team said on Sunday evening: “We are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the A36 this morning. A car and four motorcycles were involved in a collision at Knook at 10.30am.
“Anyone who witnessed the collision who has dashcam footage of the incident is asked to contact Wiltshire Police's serious collision investigation team on 01225 694597 quoting log number 101. Alternatively, you can contact the team directly by emailing SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk. “
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “The A36 is currently closed at Knook following a road traffic collision. Please avoid the area.”
