A stolen car was abandoned after it flipped on its roof following a crash on Bridge Valley Road this afternoon (Sunday).
Emergency services rushed to the scene of the collision just before 2pm, where they found a black Audi A3 which had overturned, blocking the road.
Avon and Somerset police are now searching for the driver, believed to be a man, who fled from the scene following the crash.
It is believed that he may be injured.
Police have also confirmed the car involved in the collision was reported as having been stolen.
According to police it had been taken with the keys from the Withywood area of Bristol between 9am and 1.50pm on Sunday (June 2).
A police spokesperson added: “Officers were called to the collision at 1.50pm on Sunday, June 2.
“A black Audi A3 had overturned, blocking the road.
“A man believed to be the driver made off from the scene and police are making enquiries to trace him. He may be injured.”
Bridge Valley Road remains closed while emergency services deal with the scene and recover the vehicle.
Anyone with information which could help the investigation is asked to contact police online or by calling 101, quoting reference 5219122355
Alternatively pass on information through the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their anonymous online form.
No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.
