A40 traffic live: Woman airlifted to hospital after serious crash in Gloucestershire

One woman was flown to hospital by air ambulance Credit: GWAAC

A woman has been airlifted to hospital after a serious crash in Gloucestershire.

It happened on the A40 shortly before 2pm on Wednesday 10 July and involved a car and a pick-up truck.

Two women were injured and one has been flown to Southmead Hospital in Bristol with serious injuries.

The A40 road currently remains closed near the A417 Over Causeway. Drivers are advised to find alternative routes.

5pm - Congestion to roads through Gloucester

The latest report from the traffic-monitoring website Inrix: "A40 in both directions closed, queueing traffic due to serious accident, two vehicles involved from A417 Over Causeway (Over roundabout) to A38 Tewkesbury Road (Longford Roundabout). Congestion to roads through Gloucester as traffic diverts away."

This is a developing story. Updates will be added above.