A WOMAN has suffered “potentially life-changing injuries” after being hit by an unmarked police car.
The vehicle was attending an emergency when it collided with the 19-year-old pedestrian in South Gloucestershire on Sunday at around 6.30pm.
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The young woman was rushed to hospital after being treated by paramedics at the scene, Avon and Somerset Police said.
The officers present provided first-aid to the woman before paramedics arrived.
The force added that the police car had its blue lights and sirens on when the incident took place.
It occurred at a major roundabout in the Emersons Green area.
None of the police officers involved were injured.
The force has since referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct to investigate.
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