A pedestrian has died at the scene of a serious crash in Bristol today (May 25). Emergency services were called to the A4174, near Warmley and Kingswood, at around 4.20am following a crash between a van and a pedestrian.
Paramedics attended the scene, Avon and Somerset Police said, but were unable to revive the pedestrian who passed away. Their next of kin has been informed and they will be offered support by a specially-trained family liaison officer.
The road was closed while emergency services attended the crash, with motorists advised to find alternate routes through the morning. Police have confirmed the road reopened around 11.20am.
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Police have issued an appeal for witnesses following the crash. A statement from the force said: "We’re appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal road traffic collision in Bristol this morning (Thursday 25 May).
"Emergency services were called to the A4174 near Warmley at around 4.20am, following a collision involving a van and a pedestrian. Despite paramedics best efforts, the pedestrian sadly died at the scene.
"Their next of kin has been informed and they will be offered support by a specially-trained family liaison officer. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
"The road was closed while officers carried out enquiries at the scene. It subsequently reopened at around 11.20am.
"Anyone who saw what happened or has dashcam footage which might help our inquiry is asked to contact us. If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5223121662, or complete our online appeals form."
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