Arrests after stolen car flips onto its roof
Two men were arrested at the scene
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Two men have been arrested after a stolen car crashed and flipped onto its roof.
Officers were called to an address in Cheltenham at about 22.20 BST on bank holiday Monday after a blue BMW X5 Sport was stolen.
The stolen vehicle was then involved in a collision on Southam Road and the route remains closed.
Two men from Cheltenham, aged 25 and 38, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and motoring related offences.
They were taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital where one was treated for minor injuries.
The other man is currently awaiting further tests.
A Gloucestershire Police spokesperson said: "Southam Road remains closed this morning while investigations continue. Motorists are advised to find alternative routes."
Gloucestershire County Council's highways team said: "Southam Road, Cheltenham at the junction with Ashleigh Lane is closed due to a serious police incident.
"Police remain at the scene."