An emergency landing by a light aircraft took place on the A40 Golden Valley bypass, between Gloucester and Cheltenham, creating a spectacle and causing road closures in both directions. The incident occurred around 6pm, prompting the temporary closure of the road due to what was described as an “aviation incident”.
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Emergency services swiftly arrived on the scene, although reports suggest that no injuries were sustained as a result of the emergency landing. Additionally, no other vehicles were involved in the incident. Gloucestershire Police were alerted to the situation and were quick to respond. The road closure caused delays of approximately 10 minutes, with congestion spanning about a mile leading up to the incident site.