A36 closed as air ambulance lands at 'medical emergency'
A STRETCH of the A36 has been closed to allow the air ambulance to land at an emergency.
The road around Codford is closed, causing traffic delays.
The #A36 is BLOCKED northbound between the #A303 and the #B3414 due to a medical emergency. Air ambulance has landed on scene.
— Highways England (@HighwaysSWEST) August 18, 2017
The road is closed in both directions as emergency services attend the scene.
A spokesman for South Western Ambulance Service said it treated one male casualty who was taken to Salisbury District Hospital.
One ambulance, three rapid response vehicles and an air ambulance were called to the scene.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here