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Man arrested – and one in hospital – after car crashed into wall in Warminster

A MAN has been arrested after a vehicle crashed into a wall in Warminster.

The incident happened at just before 10pm on Tuesday (August 20), with a vehicle seen travelling along Wylye Road in a south easterly direction towards Lower Marsh Road.

The driver failed to navigate the bend and crashed into a brick wall, causing significant damage, Wiltshire Police said.

The driver was seen to decamp and the passenger was taken to Salisbury District Hospital with a suspected head injury.

“Enquiries were conducted by officers and a man in his 20s from Warminster was later arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop and driving while unfit through drugs,” a spokesperson added.

“He is currently in custody at Melksham for questioning.”

Anyone who witnessed the crash should contact police on 101 and quote reference number 54240098360.

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