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Fresh appeal for information after A303 crash that killed boy, 11

POLICE have issued a renewed appeal for information regarding a crash which tragically saw an 11-year-old boy killed.

The incident happened on the A303 between the Countess Roundabout and Stonehenge at around 7.30pm on Saturday, July 8.

“A black BMW travelling westbound from the Countess Roundabout towards Stonehenge was involved in a collision with a lorry which was parked in a layby,” a Wiltshire Police spokesperson said.

“An 11-year-old boy was declared dead at the scene, while the driver of the car, a man in his 40s, and a 15-year-old boy were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

“The driver of the lorry was uninjured.”

Investigating officer, DC Charlotte Upton of the Serious Collision Investigation Team (SCIT), said: “This was a tragic incident where a young boy has sadly lost his life.

“We are making a renewed appeal for anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dash cam footage from either side of the carriageway at around that time to please get in touch with us.

“If you were travelling through Wiltshire via the A303 that evening, or perhaps heading to Stonehenge, then please check any dash cam footage you have to see if it captured anything which could help us with our investigation.

“Any little bit of information could be vital in helping us piece together what happened.”

Anyone with information should contact SCIT on 01225 694597 quoting log number 289 of July 8. Alternatively, they can contact the team directly at SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk.

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