Three arrested after serious crash near Bristol Airport

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The two-vehicle crash happened just outside Bristol Airport and prompted flight delays

Three people have been arrested after a serious collision near Bristol Airport.

Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle collision on the A38 at around 00:02 BST on Saturday.

Avon and Somerset Police said one person sustained possible life-threatening and life changing injuries in the crash.

The force said three people have been arrested in connection with the incident, two of whom remain in hospital.

The other person remained in police custody.

Police are now appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time of the crash or anyone with any relevant dashcam footage to get in touch.

The road, which was closed while enquiries took place, has since reopened.

Flights from Bristol Airport did not take off from the site until around 08:00 BST on Saturday, with the airport saying some delays were expected throughout the rest of Saturday.

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