Wiltshire crash leaves car left hanging off edge of bridge

Crews had to rescue the driver of a car which was left hanging off the edge of a bridge in Wiltshire.

The vehicle narrowly missed plunging into the river below.

Fire crews from Bradford-on-Avon and Trowbridge managed to free the person trapped inside the car by pulling them out through its boot.

Crews managed to stabilise the vehicle before releasing the person.

Police, ambulance and air ambulance all attended just before 2pm on Wednesday 18 November.

The condition of the person is unknown.

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