A 19-YEAR-OLD woman has tragically died and two others have been seriously injured after a car crashed into a lorry on a busy road.
A Hyundai i10 collided with a Scania Tipper HGV on the A4 Bath Road, according to cops.
The horror crash took place on A4 highway
One female passenger said to be in the car was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities said her next of kin have been informed about the tragic crash.
The female driver of the Hyundai and a male passenger were seriously injured after the collision – and are now being treated in hospital, the Wiltshire police said in a statement.
It is understood that one of them was taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol by air ambulance.
While another was taken by road to the Royal United Hospital in Bath.
The driver of the lorry is understood to be uninjured.
The road was closed for crash investigation work to be carried out, but has since reopened.
Cops have now launched an appeal for witnesses of the crash to come forward and provide more information.
A spokesman said: “We are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Corsham on Thursday in which a 19-year-old woman sadly died.
“At about 1.30pm a Hyundai i10 was in collision with a Scania Tipper HGV on the A4 Bath Road at the junction with the B3109.
“A female passenger in the car was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Her next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team on 01225 694597, quoting log 54250100571.
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