Police refer themselves to watchdog after two-car crash in Bristol
A person is in hospital with potentially life-changing injuries following the incident in Portway earlier today (September 6)
Last updated 6th Sep 2023
Avon and Somerset Police have referred themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct following a two-car crash in Bristol earlier today.
Emergency services were called to the scene of the collision on the A4 Portway at about 11.20 this morning (6 September) after the incident at the traffic lights at the junction of Portway and Hung Road.
One person - the driver of a grey Kia Stonic has gone to hospital with injuries described as potentially life-changing.
Their next of kin have been told.
The other vehicle, an unmarked police Volvo XC90, was responding to an emergency, with one of the officers involved in the incident also taken to hospital for assessment to their injuries which aren't currently thought to be life-threatening or life-changing.
The second officer received medical attention at the scene.
The Portway is closed inbound from the M5 junction 18 to Park Road.
One lane has opened outbound.
The closure is expected to remain in place for some time and motorists are urged to seek other routes.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or who has any dashcam or other footage which could help the investigation is asked to call 101 and give the reference 5223216301.