Road closures are set to remain in place for 'some time' following a serious multi-vehicle crash in Bristol city centre this afternoon (June 13). Emergency services were called to the collision at around 2.35pm and five people have since been taken to hospital.
The crash took place near the junction of Upper Maudlin Street and St Michael's Hill. Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed that Park Row is closed as well as Upper Maudlin Street from Colston Street to St Michael's Hill.
Traffic is being diverted along Park Street during the closures. Motorists have been warned to avoid the area and urged to find alternative routes.
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There is still access to the Bristol Royal Infirmary from the direction of Marlborough Street. You can follow all of the traffic updates via our live blog here.
Avon and Somerset Police said: "Emergency services are at the scene of a collision involving a number of vehicles near the junction of Upper Maudlin Street and St Michael's Hill, Bristol.
"Park Row is currently closed, with traffic diverted along Park Street. And Upper Maudlin Street is closed from Colston Street to St Michael's Hill.
"There remains access to the BRI from the Marlborough Street direction.
"The road closures are expected to remain in place for some time and drivers are advised to seek an alternative route."
Avon Fire and Rescue Service said on Twitter at 3.46pm: "We’re currently in attendance at a multiple car collision on St Michael’s Hill in Kingsdown. Please avoid the area as crews continue to work on the scene. The road is currently closed."
It added: "Crews from @AFRSAvonmouth, @AFRSTemple and @AFRSKingswood assisted Critical Care Team and Ambulance colleagues on the scene, rescuing a total of five injured people, who are now being treated in hospital."
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