Yate firefighters were the first crew on the scene following a crash between two cars yesterday.

The incident, that actually took place on St Ladoc Road in Keynsham, involved a Mercedes and a van.

In a statement online, the Fire Service said: "One crew from Yate fire station were called to a road traffic collision involving two vehicles.

"On arrival, firefighters found one casualty in the care of the ambulance service.

"They remained on scene to make the vehicles and roadway using environmental packs and slik off.

"Police were also in attendance."