A pedestrian who was taken to hospital after being hit by a van is in a critical condition, police have said.
Hartcliffe Way was closed in one direction on Wednesday (January 6) afternoon as emergency crews dealt with the crash.
Avon and Somerset Police said yesterday (January 7) in an update that the man was in hospital with "potentially life-threatening injuries".
However, in a further update today (January 8), the police force said the man is now in a critical condition in hospital.
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The statement said: "We’re appealing for witnesses and information after a serious injury collision between a pedestrian and a van on Hartcliffe Way, Bristol.
"It happened at 3.43pm on Wednesday, at the traffic lights at the junction of Hartcliffe Way with Novers Lane.
"The injured man remains in a critical condition in hospital."
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At the time of the crash, motorists were urged to avoid the area and find an alternative route as traffic was very slow.
If you witnessed the collision or have any dashcam or CCTV footage which could help the investigation, call 101 quoting reference 5221003630.
