A tragic two-car collision in North Somerset has claimed the life of a man. The Avon and Somerset police are urgently appealing for witnesses and any dashcam footage that could shed light on the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:35 pm on Friday, June 20, on Uphill Road North, near Weston-super-Mare’s seafront. Following the crash, which involved a red Audi and a Mercedes, the road was closed for several hours.
A police spokesperson confirmed the fatality and urged anyone who saw the vehicles before the collision or captured the moment on camera to come forward. “We wish to hear from anyone with information or video footage showing the cars prior to the collision,” they stated.
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The road closure impacted multiple junctions along Uphill Road North, including those with Beach Road, Quantock Road, Moorland Road, and Charlton Road. Drivers were advised to seek alternative routes until the reopening, which occurred yesterday after the recovery of the vehicles.
Members of the public with relevant information or footage are asked to contact the police by calling 101 and quoting reference number 5225173056.