Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragedy
Olivier Vergnault Senior Reporter
17:30, 08 Mar 2026Updated 17:50, 08 Mar 2026
Two people have died in a crash on the Long Ashton Bypass, the A370, following a four-car pile up at 7.30pm last night. The road remained closed overnight and only reopened in the afternoon of Sunday March 8.(Image: PAUL GILLIS / Reach Plc)
Two drivers have died after their cars were involved in a four-vehicle crash, police have confirmed.
The fatal crash happened at Yanley on the A370 Long Ashton bypass at around 7.30pm yesterday (March 7).
Part of the main A370 road that links Bristol to Weston-super-Mare was closed overnight and remained closed this morning (Sunday, March 8) while Avon and Somerset Constabulary investigated the crash.
The road, which was closed between the roundabout junction with Colliters Way, the A4174 South Bristol Link Road, on the edge of Bristol and the B3130 turn-off for Nailsea at Flax Bourton, reopened this afternoon.
A spokesperson for the force said an investigation has since been launched into the fatal collision.
They said: “Despite the efforts of emergency personnel on the scene, the drivers of both cars sadly died. Both families have been informed and our thoughts are with them during this time.
“Two specialist family liaison officers are offering their support to both families.
“Two further vehicles were involved in the collision, but thankfully no-one was serious hurt.”
Avon and Somerset Constabulary are now calling on anyone who may have been in the area at the time or may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
The spokesperson said: “If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5226064142, or complete an online appeals form.
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