A370 reopened after collision near Flax Bourton

The A370 near Flax Bourton reopened at 2am on Wednesday 6 November following an accident causing serious injuries.

The driver and passenger of a black BMW 5 Series have both gone to hospital and their next of kin have been informed and are being supported.

The driver, a man in his 20s, has injuries currently described as life-threatening.

His passenger went to hospital as a precaution.

The car had failed to stop in front of a marked police vehicle and almost immediately collided with a tree.

A referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

No other injuries were reported.

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