Arrest made after ambulance staff injured in Bristol crash

Three South Western Ambulance Service staff have been injured in a fail to stop collision in Bristol.

A grey Audi S3 crashed into the stationary ambulance in Toronto Road, Southmead, at around 4.30am yesterday (Sunday 25 April).

Following the crash, the driver fled the scene.

Two staff members remain in hospital being treated for injuries while one has since been discharged are receiving treatment for minor injuries.

Acting Sgt Andrew Parker, of the Roads Policing Unit, said: “An investigation is being carried out into this serious collision which has left three ambulance service employees injured.

“We’ve made one arrest in connection with this incident so far, but enquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances of this collision.

“We’d like to speak to anyone who saw this incident, or who may have relevant mobile phone or Dash Cam footage".

Witnesses are asked to call 101.

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