Three car collision near Bristol Airport

We're told diversions will be in place for several hours

Author: Olivia MounsorPublished 18th Apr 2023
Last updated 18th Apr 2023

Police say they believe one person has died after a collision near Bristol Airport this morning (18/04).

Emergency services were called to the scene on the A38 Bridgwater Road at Barrow Gurney around 7.35 am.

In a statement from Police, they say responded to calls of a three car collision which caught fire.

It's thought that one person has lost their live, but Avon and Somerset Police say they are yet to be identified.

Drivers are being told to avoid the area, and diversions have been put in place.

A statement from the Fire and Rescue service say "We were called at 07:37am to reports of a road traffic collision on Bridgwater Road, Barrow Gurney. Crews from Bedminster and Temple are currently in attendance alongside police and ambulance colleagues"

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