AN elderly motorist was in collision with a lorry yesterday.

The accident was on the A346 outside the Ogbourne St George Golf Club at about 3.30pm.

Diversions were put in place and the road reopened at 7pm. The local man, in his 70s, was rushed to the Great Western Hospital. Police have described his condition as serious.

Parish councils have demanded more safety works. Improvements so far include a 50mph limit and flashing warning signs but campaigners want the road straightened.