Man taken to hospital after police vehicle crash

A Google Streetview screenshot of the busy junction of Cole Avenue and Bristol Road. There are multiple lanes of traffic on each carriageway, meeting at a four-way intersection. Image source, Google
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A major road has been partially closed following the incident

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A man has been taken to hospital after a crash involving a police vehicle.

A major road in Gloucester has been partially closed following the incident in the Cole Avenue/Bristol Road area of the city.

The crash - which involved two vehicles - took place at about 15:45 BST, Gloucestershire Police said.

The force confirmed a member of the public had been taken to hospital with injuries that are not thought to be serious.

The incident is being referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) for investigation.

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