Two people injured in crash involving police car in Bristol

Emergency services were called to Gipsy Patch Lane last night

Avon and Somerset Police car
Author: Jonny FreemanPublished 29th Apr 2026

Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash involving a police car and another vehicle near Patchway in Bristol.

The collision happened in Gipsy Patch Lane at around 7pm last night (Tuesday 28th April 2026).

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said:

"Two people – one police officer and the driver of the other vehicle - received treatment at the scene for injuries and have been taken to hospital. Their injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.

"Work to recover the vehicles and reopen the road is ongoing. We're grateful for people's patience while emergency services have been responding to this incident."

The road reopened after being closed for around three hours.

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