TRAFFIC chaos has come to Chippenham this morning after Hungerdown Lane was closed following a serious accident.

A local woman in her 60s was injured after colliding with a cyclist.

Police were called by the ambulance service to Hungerdown Lane, at the T junction with Ladyfield Road, shortly after 6.15am this morning.

A spokesman said: "The road has been closed between the roundabout by the Pheasant pub and the Sheldon Road junction and is likely to remain closed for some time.

"Please seek an alternative route while the incident is dealt with.

"Anyone who witnessed the collision should call 101 and quote log number 27 of today."