TWO HOSPITALISED AFTER CRASH AT CASTLE COMBE

Two people were hospitalised after an accident at the Forge Motorsport Action Day performance car show held at Castle Combe circuit 10 days ago.

The accident involved a BMW hitting the back of another car while lapping the circuit. Wiltshire Police, which responded to the accident, later confirmed that the driver – a man in his 20s from Chepstow in Wales – suffered minor injuries, and that the passenger – a woman in her 20s from Blackwood in Wales – suffered serious injuries that are not believed to be life threatening or life changing.

The event, hosted by Forge Motorsport, included track sessions, parade laps, drifting demos as well as paddock displays.

A Castle Combe circuit statement said: “Castle Combe circuit has, and always has had, rigid safety procedures in place before anyone carries out track time at the venue. This is the first time an incident of this kind has occurred during an Action Day event over the many years that they have been held.

“We will be holding a thorough debrief meeting and review in due course, with further updates being made accordingly.”