A MAN has died and two other people were taken to hospital after a crash on the M32 at Hambrook.
Four cars and a van were involved in a collision on the southbound exit slip road at junction one for the Avon Ring Road shortly before 10am today.
A police spokesperson said: “Sadly the driver of one of the vehicles died at the scene.
“We have contacted their next of kin, who will be supported by a specially-trained family liaison officer.
“A woman who was a passenger in one of the vehicles went to hospital with injuries not currently believed to be life-threatening. Her family are also aware.
“A man who was the driver of another vehicle went to hospital for treatment and was due to be discharged today.
“Four other people went home after being examined by medics at the scene.”
The southbound carriageway was closed for several hours after the incident.
By about 2.15pm the vehicles were recovered but the slip road remained closed at 7pm, as highways staff carried out repairs and resurfacing works.
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from motorists who were in the area.
Anyone with information that could help the investigation should call 101 and quote the incident reference number 5224 221 408.