Five injured in collision involving three vehicles

Five people were injured – three seriously – in a traffic collision near Bath on Saturday.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam after a red Nissan Micra, a green Skoda Fabia and a green Nissan Xtrail were involved in the incident on the A46 near the Hartley Lane junction, just outside Upper Swainswick, at 9.50pm.

Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement: “Two men and a woman were taken to Southmead Hospital with serious injuries while another man and woman received treatment at Royal United Hospitals Bath for minor injuries.

“The road was closed until around 6am today (Sunday, August 28) while inquiries were carried out at the scene and the vehicles recovered.”

Anyone who can help is asked to call 101 with the reference number 5222207401, or complete the online appeals form at www.avonandsomerset. police.uk