A motorcyclist has been left seriously injured after a collision on Painswick Road in Gloucester this afternoon, prompting a multi-hour road closure and an appeal for witnesses.
What happened
Emergency services were called shortly after 3.35pm on Friday 17 July when a rider was found injured on Painswick Road. The injured person, a man in his 50s, was airlifted to Southmead Hospital for treatment to serious injuries and remains there at the time of the latest updates.
“A road closure has been put into place after a motorcyclist was seriously injured during a collision in Gloucester. Police were called shortly after 3.35pm today (Friday 17 July) with a report that the rider of a motorbike had been found injured and was believed to have been involved in a collision. The rider of the motorbike, a man aged in his 50s, was airlifted to Southmead Hospital for treatment to serious injuries where he remains at this time.”
Road closures and travel
Painswick Road remains closed both ways between the A38 Eastern Avenue roundabout and Chequers Road. Traffic congestion has been reported in the area as drivers seek alternative routes.
- Location: Painswick Road, Gloucester
- Time of incident: shortly after 3.35pm, Friday 17 July
- Casualty: Man in his 50s, airlifted to Southmead Hospital
- Road status: Closed between A38 Eastern Avenue and Chequers Road
Ongoing police inquiries
Gloucestershire Police have put a road closure in place while officers investigate the circumstances of the incident. They are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has dash‑cam or CCTV footage from the area around the time of the crash, to come forward to assist enquiries.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Incident time | Shortly after 3.35pm, 17 July |
| Location | Painswick Road (between A38 Eastern Avenue and Chequers Road) |
| Injuries | Man in his 50s, serious injuries, airlifted to Southmead |
| Current status | Road closed; police appeal for witnesses |
Local residents and commuters should expect delays while the closure remains in place. InfoRadar will update this report as further information is released by the emergency services or Gloucestershire Police.
