Man dies after fall on to M5

A MAN has died after he fell from a bridge on the M5, before being struck by a number of vehicles.

It happened just before 7pm on Monday this week between junctions 25 and 26 on the motorway, between Taunton and Wellington in Somerset.

The section of the M5 was closed for ten hours before reopening at about 5am yesterday morning, according to police.

Any witnesses to the incident have been asked to come forward.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: “A section of the M5 in Somerset was closed for several hours overnight following a fatal incident.

“At just before 7pm on Monday (January 4), we received calls reporting a man had fallen from an over-bridge on the M5 between junctions 25 and 26.

“The man was stuck by a number of vehicles and sadly died at the scene.

“The man’s next of kin have been informed and will be supported by a specialist family liaison officer.

“The southbound carriageway was closed from junction 24, Bridgwater Services, to junction 26 until around 5am, as a result of this incident.

“If anyone witnessed this incident and has not yet spoken with the police, please call us on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5221002241.”