A person has died following a three-vehicle crash near Bristol Airport this morning (April 18). Emergency services were called to the A38 Bridgwater Road in Barrow gurney at around 7.35am.
Avon and Somerset Police said that the identity of the deceased has not yet been confirmed. A second person is being treated by paramedics for injuries that are not believed to be serious.
As of 4.30pm, the road remains closed between the Airport Tavern and Dial Lane. Motorists have been warned to avoid the area and a diversion is in place via the A370.
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Investigating officers are keen to hear from anyone with information on the crash. You should contact 101 if you saw what happened or have relevant dashcam footage.
Police said in a statement: "Emergency services are at the scene of a fatal collision on the A38 Bridgwater Road at Barrow Gurney. The road is closed between the Airport Tavern and Dial Lane.
"Police were called at 7.35am today, Tuesday 18 April, to a report of a collision in which three cars caught fire. Fire and ambulance crews also attended.
"It's believed that, sadly, one person has lost their life. The deceased has not yet been identified.
"A second person is being treated by ambulance for injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
"If you have any information or dashcam footage which could help the investigation please call 101 and give the reference 5223089046."
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