Oldland Common: Scooter rider taken to hospital after collision with car
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Police closed the road in Oldland Common after a collision involving a car and a scooter
A scooter rider who was taken to hospital following a collision with a car in Bristol is no longer in a life-threatening condition in hospital.
The collision happened on Court Road in Oldland Common shortly after 19:00 GMT on Thursday.
A woman who was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and causing serious injury by careless driving has since been released under investigation.
A grey Vauxhall Astra car and a red Honda PCX 125cc scooter were involved.
Court Road was closed between West Street and The Croft while collision investigators examined the scene and the vehicles were recovered.
An Avon and Somerset Police spokeswoman said: "The man riding the scooter has gone to hospital with injuries initially described as potentially life-threatening. His family has been notified and is being supported by officers."
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam or doorbell footage to come forward.
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