E-scooter rider seriously injured in Bristol crash

It happened on Avonmouth Road at around 9.40pm last night

Author: Henry WinterPublished 2nd Aug 2024

An e-scooter rider is in hospital with serious injuries after a crash with a car in Bristol.

The ambulance service contacted police shortly after 9.40pm following a collision between a car and an e-scooter in Avonmouth Road.

The e-scooter rider, who is a man in his 20s, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital.

Road closures were put in place but were lifted at about 12.50am.

In a statement, Avon & Somerset Police said: “Anyone who witnessed the collision or may have relevant CCTV or dashcam footage, is asked to call 101 and provide reference number 5224201291.”

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