A person in his 20s has died after a automotive went right into a river after crashing via railings in Bristol.
Avon and Somerset Police have been known as to York Highway within the Bedminster space of town at about 1.30am on Saturday.
The power stated a car, with three individuals inside, had gone via railings and into the River Avon.
A spokeswoman stated one man died whereas the 2 different individuals have been handled for minor accidents.
‘We responded to an incident in the early hours of this morning, Saturday February 25, after a car went through railings alongside the river at York Road, Bedminster, and entered the water,’ she stated.
‘There have been three occupants within the automotive. Considered one of them, a person in his 20s, sadly died. The following of kin have been knowledgeable and our ideas are with them throughout this tough time.
‘The household will probably be supplied help by a specifically skilled liaison officer.
‘The two other occupants have received medical attention.’
Roads within the surrounding space have been closed whereas emergency providers attended the incident.
The spokeswoman continued: ‘An investigation is ongoing to establish how the car got here to be within the water.
‘We are making a mandatory referral about this incident to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).’
The police assertion didn’t specify the rationale behind the referral to the IOPC.
Police forces should refer sure incidents to the watchdog, for instance the place there was a loss of life or a severe harm following police contact.
In 2018, a person and a lady have been rescued after the automotive they have been travelling in crashed via railings on York Highway.
And in 2019, a van driver and passenger managed to flee after their car went via the railings
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