Woman arrested after man falls out of moving car

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A man has been taken to hospital to be treated for serious injuries

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A man in his 30s has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after falling out of a moving vehicle.

Avon and Somerset Police said the incident occurred on Upper Kewstoke Road in Weston-super-Mare just before 09:00 BST on Sunday.

A woman in her early 30s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol, the force added.

A police cordon was put in place while officers supported paramedics, and any witnesses to the incident have been encouraged to come forward.

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