THESE are the dramatic pictures after a car ended up on its side in the centre of a Wiltshire town.

The incident occurred in Figgins Lane, Marlborough, closing the town centre earlier this morning.

It is not yet known how the crash occurred.

Salisbury Journal:

Jo Turchet who took the pictures said: "Ambulance, fire brigade and helicopter here. Rescue is in operation and High Street is closed."

The main road through Marlborough was closed about an hour ago after a serious accident in the town centre.

A car overturned and the air ambulance landed nearby.

A police spokesman said: "We are currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision in Figgins Lane, Marlborough.

"We have closed the road and would ask people to avoid the area."