Trapped driver freed from vehicle after crash

A black Corsa with white stripes drives down a winding B road, with cream coloured and Tudor-style cottages to the left hand side of the road, as a red car drives in front of it. The road is lined with tall trees on a cloudy day.Image source, Google
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The crash happened on Bridge Street in Newent

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Firefighters had to cut free a driver after a crash involving a lorry and Land Rover.

Bridge Street in Newent, Gloucestershire, has been closed in both directions following the incident, which happened at about 09:30 GMT.

The lorry driver has now been taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

Gloucestershire Police said a road closure remains in place as the vehicles await recovery, with slow traffic from Tewkesbury Road to B4216 High Street.

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