SEVEN people had to be taken to hospital after a four-car pile up near Bradford on Avon.

The accident happened at 5.30pm on Monday on the B3107, outside Beeches Farm. All the injured were taken to Royal United Hospital, Bath.

Two had to be airlifted by the Wiltshire Air Ambulance after suffering serious head injuries. The road remained closed for several hours afterwards.

  • Police are appealing for any witnesses to contact them on (01249) 449688.