Gloucestershire Constabulary have provided an update following a fatal collision that happened late on Wednesday evening.
The A417 has been closed from Gloucester to Maisemore throughout Thursday, with police now expecting the closure to remain in place until at least late Friday morning.
The following is from Gloucestershire Constabulary:
UPDATE posted 10.25pm, Thursday 23 June: The A417 is still closed between Maisemore & A40 Over roundabout due to a fatal collision last night. It’s expected to remain in place during tomorrow morning’s rush hour (Friday), motorists are advised to use alternative routes. Thanks for your patience & cooperation as our officers remain at the scene.
UPDATE posted 1.50pm, Thursday 23 June: Please be aware that police remain at the scene of the four-vehicle collision on the A417 near Maisemore which happened last night. It’s expected that the road will likely be closed for several more hours, and motorists are advised to plan ahead for their journeys.
Original appeal: Road closures are in place on the A417 following a serious four-vehicle collision last night (Wednesday).
We were called shortly after 10.30pm with a report of a collision between Maisemore and Gloucester.
The collision involved two motorcycles and two cars. One of the motorcyclists, a man in his 50s, died at the scene. Two other people went to hospital to be checked over.
Closures are in place on the A417 between Maisemore and the A40 Over roundabout while a collision investigation continues.
The closures are expected to remain in place throughout the morning, and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes.
Anyone who witnessed the collision, has dashcam footage, or who has any information which could assist the investigation and has not already spoken to police is asked to come forward.
Information can be provided to us online by completing the following form and quoting incident 523 of 22 June: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/ You can also call police on 101.
