Road in Cheltenham closed after serious crash

Emergency services were called just before 2.20pm to Swindon Road.

Author: Harry LongPublished 4th Jul 2024

A road in Cheltenham is closed following a serious crash.

Emergency services were called just before 2.20pm to Swindon Road with a report of a collision involving a lorry and cyclist outside Funky Warehouse.

The rider of the bicycle, an elderly woman, has been taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital with suspected serious injuries.

Swindon Road has been closed from the Kingsditch/Wymans Lane roundabout to Windyridge Road.

Motorists are asked to plan their route in advance and avoid the area.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is being urged to contact police.

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