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Beth Cruse

Woman in hospital after being hit by car in Fishponds

A woman is in hospital after being hit by a car in Fishponds.

Police were called to a collision between a car and a pedestrian on Fishponds Road this morning (April 1) which shut one lane of the main road.

Police say it's not believed the pedestrian has suffered serious injuries but she is being checked over.

Also read: Bristol traffic LIVE: Major A-road closed as works continue - updates

Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement: "Officers have attended the scene of a collision between a car and a pedestrian in Fishponds Road, Bristol, following a call received at just after 7am today (Friday, April 1.)

"At this time, it's not believed the pedestrian has suffered life-threatening or life-changing injuries, but she will be taken to hospital to be checked over.

"Enquiries into the collision are ongoing."

This morning traffic and travel site Inrix said of the incident: "One lane closed and slow traffic due to police incident on A432 Fishponds Road Eastbound from B4469 Muller Road to B4469 Royate Hill . Lane one (of two) is closed."

Follow our live blog on the incident here.

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