Three people injured after crash on bridge

Two fire engines and two police cars are blocking the road on a concrete bridge. Their blue lights are on. A blue screen has been put up while emergency services work and a silver car can be seen on one side of the bridge. In the background are trees on the side of Avon Gorge and part of Clifton Suspension Bridge is visible in the distance.Henry Adams

Emergency services were called to the crash on Plimsoll Swing Bridge at about 12:20 BST

Clara Bullock
in Bristol

Three people have been taken to hospital after a crash on a Bristol city centre bridge.

Emergency services were called to the three-vehicle crash on Plimsoll Swing Bridge shortly before 12:20 BST. One of the people taken to hospital has suffered potentially life-threatening injuries, according to police.

The A3029 Brunel Way was reopened on Saturday at 19:30 BST.

A second crash involving a car and motorcycle in nearby Ashton Road has caused further congestion. Police said no-one suffered life-changing or life-threatening injuries in this incident.

Two lanes of traffic are queuing on the slip road onto to the Plimsoll Swing Bridge/Brunel Way. A traffic sign is showing directions to Weston-super-Mare, Bristol Airport, Bath and Taunton. Trees around the road have orange and green leaves.

There are long delays for motorists in Bristol city centre

Traffic management site Inrix reported long delays throughout Saturday afternoon, but the road is now clear.

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