Teen suffers life-changing injuries in crash

A road sign to the left of the image reads 'Wood Road'. The pavement and road stretches out into the distances of the photograph. Houses line the side of the street in the distance with cars parked outside.

The collision occurred on Wood Road in Kingswood

A 17-year-old pedestrian has been left with life-threatening injuries following a crash.

The collision occurred just after 21:00 BST on Friday on Wood Road in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire, and involved a white hatchback, Avon and Somerset Police said.

The pedestrian was taken to hospital and their injuries are believed to be life-threatening.

The driver is assisting with inquiries and police are asking anyone with information to get in touch. No-one arrests have been made.

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