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Fatal Collision Shuts Down Bristol Ring Road
15 Jan
Summary
- A man was pronounced dead at the scene following a road collision.
- Emergency services responded to the A4174 near Bristol on Wednesday evening.
- The road was closed for investigation and reopened early Thursday morning.
A fatal collision involving a car and a pedestrian occurred on the A4174 near Bristol on Wednesday evening, resulting in the death of a man. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene between Wraxall Road and Marsham Way in Longwell Green at approximately 17:20 GMT. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The affected section of the A4174 was closed for an extended period to allow for thorough investigation and recovery work. The road was eventually reopened to traffic at 02:40 GMT on Thursday morning. Police have since informed the deceased's next of kin.
Avon and Somerset Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision or possesses relevant dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident to come forward. The force has provided contact details for information and story submissions.
