Woman hit by unmarked police car in South Gloucestershire

Avon and Somerset Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

Author: Anthony ZahraPublished 25th Nov 2024

A 19-year-old woman is in hospital with potentially life changing injuries, after being hit by an unmarked police car in South Gloucestershire

It happened on Sunday evening in Emersons Green.

Avon and Somerset Police say the car was using its blue lights and sirens at the time.

The incident happened on the roundabout where the A4174 joins Badminton Road, in Emersons Green, at around 6.30pm.

The police car was using blue lights and a siren at the time of the incident.

Officers say they provided first aid to the pedestrian, alongside paramedics.

She was taken to hospital with injuries which are potentially life-changing. Her next of kin have been informed.

The officers in the vehicle were not injured in the collision.

Avon and Somerset Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

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