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Driver Arrested After Tog Hill Collision as A420 Reopens

Avon and Somerset Police, in a bid to establish the crash’s cause, are appealing for dashcam footage from motorists

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Overview

  • A man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving following the July 24 collision between a Volvo XC90 and a Scania tipper truck at Tog Hill.
  • Specialist recovery teams overturned the lorry and cleared its spilled load, allowing the A420 to reopen on Friday morning.
  • One passenger from the Volvo remains in critical condition in hospital while the other four occupants and the lorry driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
  • Police have set reference number 5225208754 for anyone with journey-cam footage or information to assist the ongoing investigation.
  • Officers from Avon and Somerset Police continue to gather forensic evidence and interview witnesses to determine the factors behind the crash.