Lorry Driver Dies in Crash near Bristol
The HGV overturned on the M5 this morning
Last updated 17th Jan 2021
Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the M5 this morning (Sunday 17 January).
At about 8am, an HGV travelling northbound on the M5, having just joined from the M4, overturned onto the central reservation.
The driver of the lorry died from their injuries and Police say they'll be deploying specialist officers to support their next of kin.
The M5 is currently closed both north and southbound between J14 Thornbury and J15 Almondsbury Interchange.
The force says a significant closure is expected due to the investigation ongoing at the scene, the work required to recover the lorry from the carriageway and the emergency repair work to be carried out by Highways England.
Diversions are in place. If your journey is essential, you're being advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
Witnesses are being asked to contact the police on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5221011328.