Woman rushed to hospital after serious crash on A4174 in south Bristol

Several roads in the Hartcliffe area were closed this morning after a woman in her 70s was hit by a car on the A4174 Anton Bantock Way.

The crash happened at around 5.40am, and the woman was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. A man, in his 30s, has been arrested in connection with the incident.

The road from the junction of Whitchurch Lane and Hareclive Road to Queen’s Road was closed until shortly before midday as crash investigators spent time at the scene.

Police are currently at the scene of the collision and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

A spokesperson for Avon & Somerset Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a serious collision in south Bristol this morning (Monday 12 June).

“Officers were called at around 5.40am to the scene of a serious collision on the A4174 Anton Bantock Way, in Hartcliffe, involving a car and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a woman in her 70s, has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

“One man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with the incident. The road has been closed from the junction of Whitchurch Lane and Hareclive Road to Queen’s Road.

“Officers would like to hear from anyone who saw the collision or have dashcam, doorbell or phone footage which could aid their investigation.”