Two arrested for racing after four-car Gloucester crash

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A Google Street View screen grab of the junction near McDonald's on the A38 in GloucesterImage source, Google
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The crash happened near the McDonald's restaurant on the A38 in Gloucester

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of racing on a public highway after a crash involving four cars in Gloucester.

It happened around 20:30 BST on 27 July on the A38 Eastern Avenue near a McDonald's restaurant.

A black Audi A5, a BMW 4 Series, a Ford Fiesta and an Audi A6 were involved in the incident.

One of the drivers was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Police said a 23 year old man from Gloucester was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, driving without insurance, racing on a public highway and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

A 27 year old man, also from Gloucester, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, racing on a public highway and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. He was also arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer.

Officers are appealing for anyone with information or dashcam footage to contact them.

A dog which bolted from one of the cars was found safe and well.

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