M32 closure: Woman fighting for her life in hospital after crash in Bristol city centre

A woman is fighting for her life in hospital after her car was hit by a vehicle which failed to stop for police in Bristol city centre.

The crash happened in Newfoundland Circus, by Cabot Circus, at the junction of the A4044 and A4032, just after midnight last night (November 4).

This morning, the M32 was closed between junction 2 and 3 along with the A4044 from the Bearpit roundabout to the Old Market roundabout for police investigation.

Just before 7am, the M32 reopened, but the other roads remained closed.

Shortly after 10am, all roads were clear and traffic was moving once more.

Avon and Somerset Police say the incident started when a Volkswagen being driven at excess speed failed to stop for officers in the York Road of Montpelier.

Just after midnight, the car crashed with another vehicle in Newfoundland Circus.

One occupant of the Volkswagen, an 18-year-old man, left the scene before being arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, driving while unfit through drugs and failing to stop.

He was also taken to hospital to be checked over.

A second occupant, a teenage boy, was taken to hospital for injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

The driver of the second vehicle, a woman, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. She is undergoing emergency treatment.

The passenger of the second vehicle, a man, was also taken to hospital for injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

The incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct due to the police involvement ahead of the crash.

This morning, diversions are in place around the closed roads.