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Yahoo
2 hours ago
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Child and two adults die in horror crash as motorway remains closed
Three people including one child have died after a horror crash on a motorway near Wiltshire. A second child has also been hospitalised with serious injuries following the incident, which saw a white BMW leave the northbound carriageway of the M5 in South Gloucestershire. The crash took place at around 9pm on Friday, May 30 between junction 14 at Falfield and Michaelwood services. Two adults in their 40s and one teenage child died in the crash. Those travelling north from Wiltshire throughout Saturday have been warned the M5 remains closed between junction 13 at Stroud and junction 14 at the time of writing. National Highways says there has been heavy traffic causing hour-long delays on the approach to the scene, where Avon and Somerset Police have been carrying out an investigation. Inspector Mark Vicary, of the 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.' Suggested reading Live: Police close major A-road as emergency crews respond to serious crash Man's body found in water after police swarm canal IN THE DOCK: All the latest cases from Wiltshire courts Insp Vicary explained that the motorway needed to remain closed on Saturday morning to allow police to work safely at the scene. 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.' While the northbound carriageway remains closed at the time of writing, the southbound carriageway reopened at around 11am. Before this update, Insp Vicary said: '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. '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.' Witnesses to the collision, or anyone with dashcam footage, are asked to contact police online or on 101 quoting reference number 5225151145.
BBC News
3 hours ago
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Fresh appeal week after officer is hurt in Stoke Poges crash
Checks for new information have been carried out at the scene of a crash in which a police officer suffered life-threatening Christopher Miller, 38, has been in hospital since the incident on the B416 Bells Hill in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire on 22 Valley Police spoke to drivers one week on to ask if they had "recalled seeing anything".Senior investigating officer, Det Supt Will Crowther, said: "I want to use this opportunity to continue to appeal to anyone who has information or footage from the area but is yet to contact the force to please come forward." "The vehicle involved was a white BMW, which will have been damaged after the incident. "We are keen to understand where the white BMW was before and after the incident, so if you saw the vehicle or anyone in the vehicle, please contact us."If you saw any other vehicles that caught your attention in the area that night, we would also be keen to hear from you. Det Supt Crowther added that the force could be contacted anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers. 'Difficult time' Deputy Chief Constable Ben Snuggs said: "Thames Valley Police has been shocked by the news of PC Christopher Miller being seriously injured while carrying out his duties as a police officer."PC Miller's family continue to be supported by our specially trained family liaison officers."Everyone within the force is thinking of PC Miller, his family and colleagues within our Roads Policing Unit."As a force, we continue to support each other through this difficult time."Simranjit Kajla, 28, of Lydford Avenue, Slough, has been charged with attempted murder, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and using a motor vehicle on a road without appeared at Reading Magistrates' Court on Tuesday and was remanded in custody to appear at Reading Crown Court on 23 man from Slough, 38, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and causing serious injury by dangerous driving and has been released on police bail until 23 August.A man, 43, also from Slough, was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice but has been released under investigation.A 37-year-old woman from Slough, arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice, has been released on police bail until 25 August.
BBC News
3 hours ago
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Three air ambulances attend serious crash on A36 in Wiltshire
A main road has been closed and three air ambulances are at the scene of a serious crash in services were called to the A36 at Heytesbury, near Warminster, at about 10:30 BST on Saturday. The road has been closed in both directions from Heytesbury to Deptford and would remain closed for several hours, police said. Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and Great Western Air Ambulance are currently all at the scene. Drivers have been advised to seek alternative routes and avoid the area.
CBS News
4 hours ago
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Video shows semi crashing into Lowry Hill Tunnel near downtown Minneapolis
Minnesota transportation officials say a serious rollover crash involving a semi shut down Interstate 94 at the Lowry Hill Tunnel for hours on Friday. The Minnesota State Patrol says the truck, which contained ammunition, crashed into a tunnel wall, causing it to roll over. Troopers responded to the crash around 10:55 a.m. State officials say the truck driver suffered injuries that are not life-threatening, and no other vehicles were involved. The westbound lanes of I-94 were closed until around 4:30 p.m., according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The westbound lanes reopened just before 1 p.m. State officials say the semi lost its cargo in the crash.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
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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
