A ONE-year-old child suffered “life-changing” injuries in a crash near Amesbury.

The incident happened near the Bulford junction of the A303 at around 5.30pm on Thursday (March 28).

Police said a grey Skoda Karoq joined the A303 eastbound at the Amesbury Road junction and collided with a white Peugeot 208 travelling in the same direction.

“This has caused the Peugeot to spin onto the westbound carriageway through the gap in the barriers for the Allington track, colliding head on with a silver Volvo V70 travelling in the opposite direction,” a spokesperson said.

“The driver of the Peugeot, a woman in her 20s, suffered injuries which are serious but not thought to be life-threatening.

“A passenger in the Peugeot, a one-year-old boy, suffered life-threatening injuries.

“Another passenger in the Peugeot, a five-year-old boy, suffered injuries which are not thought to be life-changing.

“The driver of the Volvo, a man in his 70s, suffered reportedly minor injuries.”

The road was completely closed in both directions to allow for recovery to take place, they added.

Anyone who witnessed the crash, or may have dash cam footage, should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team on 01225 694597, quoting log number 220 of March 28. They can also email SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk.