Police have this afternoon confirmed that a teenager has died following a collision on the A419 at the junction of the M4 in Swindon.
The incident took place last night, shortly before 11pm, when a Vauxhall Astra collided with the roundabout at the junction. It has been confirmed that the incident occurred following a police pursuit.
Sadly, one of the occupants of the car, believed to be a teenage male, died at the scene as a result of the injuries he sustained. Formal identification has not yet taken place.
Three other occupants of the car sustained minor injuries.
Following initial enquiries, a male in his 20s, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The two other individuals, both female and in their 20s, were arrested on suspicion of taking a vehicle without consent. All three remain in custody at this time.
As is protocol, Wiltshire Police have referred themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) who will be independently investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident.
The A419 southbound from the Commonhead roundabout to the M4 is closed as is the M4 eastbound exit slip road for J15.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or might have dash cam footage of the incident or the vehicle beforehand, is asked to email police on SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk.
