POLICE closed a road near Wroughton while a large crane retrieved a crashed car.

Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Neighbourhood Police Team announced the road was closed shortly after 10.30am.

A large crane retrieved a red Hyundai that left the road.

A police spokesman said: "Due to the HIAB [crane] needing to extend its legs for the safe recovery the road will be closed for at least 30 minutes."

  • The road was reopened just after 11.30am.