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BBC News
4 hours ago
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- BBC News
PC ran red light and caused serious Bristol crash
A police officer has avoided jail for causing a crash which left a member of the public with serious injuries, which she is still recovering from almost two years Daniel Fortune, of Avon and Somerset Police, drove through a red light at speed while responding to a 999 call in an unmarked police car on Bristol's A4 Portway on 6 September driver of the vehicle he crashed into was seriously injured and a passenger in Fortune's Volvo XC90 was also 41, admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving and was sentenced to six months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, at Gloucester Crown Court on Monday. The officer was also banned from driving for a Supt Larisa Hunt, head of Avon and Somerset Police's professional standards department, said: "The collision left a woman with very serious injuries from which she's still recovering and our thoughts are with her."Police officers are expected at all times to follow national and local guidance, and their training, when responding to emergency incidents."She added that an accelerated misconduct hearing would be held later this was charged following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct, which then referred the case to the Crown Prosecution Service.
The Guardian
3 days ago
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- The Guardian
Two adults and a teenager die after a single-vehicle collision on M5
Two adults and a teenager have died after a single-vehicle collision on the M5 in south Gloucestershire on Friday evening, Avon and Somerset police said. Another child is in a critical condition after suffering serious injuries in the crash, which involved a BMW car. A police statement said: 'A white BMW car left the northbound carriageway at approximately 9pm last night (Friday 30 May) between junction 14 (Falfield) and the Michaelwood services. As a result, the M5 remains closed in both directions between junctions 14 and 13 (Stroud). 'We're sad to report two adults in their 40s and one teenage child who were travelling in the vehicle have died from their injuries. 'A second child sustained serious injuries and they have been taken to hospital where they remain in a critical condition.' Inspector Mark Vicary, of Avon and Somerset's roads policing unit, said: 'Our thoughts first and foremost are with the child in hospital and loved ones who have received the most awful news overnight. 'A specially trained officer will provide them with support at this difficult time.' He added: 'Emergency services have worked throughout the night at what has proved to be a very complex scene. They have worked diligently and professionally to try to save life in the most tragic of circumstances. 'It has been necessary to keep the road closures in place at this time to enable further collision investigation work during daylight hours. Vehicle recovery work still needs to be completed and National Highways will need to assess the carriageway and make any necessary repairs before it will be safe to reopen the motorway. 'As a result, the M5 remains closed this morning and we estimate it will need to stay shut in both directions for the next few hours, however, we are doing all we can to reopen it as soon as possible. Sign up to First Edition Our morning email breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what's happening and why it matters after newsletter promotion 'We appreciate this closure is causing delays and disruption to the public, particularly at the end of the half-term break. But given the severity of this distressing incident, we hope the public can understand the reasons why this is necessary and ask them to consider alternative travel plans.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
M5 closed while police investigate serious crash
A section of motorway is closed in both directions while police investigate a serious crash. Avon and Somerset Police said the M5, between J13, A419 (Stroud), and J14, B4509 (Thornbury/ Fairfield), was closed following a crash at about 21:30 BST on Friday. National Highways said "due to the severity of the incident and complexity of the vehicle recovery", the closure was expected to remain in place until about 16:00 BST. All emergency services including the air ambulance attended the crash. National Highways said: "The closure will remain in place for an extended duration to enable a comprehensive investigation. "Upon completion, National Highways service providers will carry out an assessment of the infrastructure and commence any necessary repairs." Road users travelling northbound are advised to follow the solid triangle diversion symbol on road signs, exiting the M5 at J14 and turning left onto the B4509. Road users travelling southbound are advised to follow the solid circle diversion symbol on road signs, exiting the motorway at J13 on to the A38. Continue down the A38 southbound and re-join the M5 at J14. Follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. National Highways
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Two adults and teenager die in car crash on M5 in south Gloucestershire
Two adults and a teenager have died in a car crash on the M5 in south Gloucestershire while a second child suffered serious injuries. A white BMW was involved in a single-vehicle collision at around 9pm on Friday when it left the northbound carriageway between junction 14 and the Michaelwood services, Avon and Somerset Police said. The M5 is shut both ways between J14 (Falfield) and J13 (Stroud) following a fatal collision last night in which three people have died. We estimate the M5 will need to remain shut at least for the next few hours. Witnesses can call 101 ref — Avon and Somerset Police (@ASPolice) May 31, 2025 The M5 is closed in both directions between junctions 14 and 13. The two adults, in their 40s, and teenager who were travelling in the car have died from their injuries while the second child has been taken to hospital. Witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage are asked to contact police online or on 101 quoting reference number 5225151145.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
M5 closed while police investigate serious crash
A section of motorway is closed in both directions while police investigate a serious crash. Avon and Somerset Police said the M5, between J13, A419 (Stroud), and J14, B4509 (Thornbury/ Fairfield), was closed following a crash at about 21:30 BST on Friday. National Highways said "due to the severity of the incident and complexity of the vehicle recovery", the closure was expected to remain in place until about 16:00 BST. All emergency services including the air ambulance attended the crash. National Highways said: "The closure will remain in place for an extended duration to enable a comprehensive investigation. "Upon completion, National Highways service providers will carry out an assessment of the infrastructure and commence any necessary repairs." Road users travelling northbound are advised to follow the solid triangle diversion symbol on road signs, exiting the M5 at J14 and turning left onto the B4509. Road users travelling southbound are advised to follow the solid circle diversion symbol on road signs, exiting the motorway at J13 on to the A38. Continue down the A38 southbound and re-join the M5 at J14. Follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. National Highways
