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Road traffic crash causes full closure of Welch Way and localized congestion in Witney on Wednesday (14 October)

Risk level: Low Country: United Kingdom

As per reports, a serious vehicular crash occurred on Welch Way in Witney, requiring an extensive emergency service deployment on Wednesday (14 October).

• Reports suggest that Thames Valley Police and emergency personnel shut down Welch Way in both directions following the incident, with an air ambulance making a landing on the adjacent Moorland Road playing field.
• Reports indicate that public transit operator Stagecoach issued immediate diversion notices for local bus lines, re-routing all Witney services via Witan Way and Corn Street while directing Carterton-bound passengers to board from Langdale Gate.
• Reports indicate that traffic authorities and emergency services expect extended cordons, local transit delays, and ongoing vehicular queues around central Witney between 1700 hours local time (1600 hours UTC) on Wednesday (14 October) and 0200 hours local time (0100 hours UTC) on Thursday (15 October).

Categories: Travel Risks - Road Accidents

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