Man dies after crash on M5

The man was a pedestrian at the time

Author: Olivia MounsorPublished 6th Sep 2023

A man's died after a crash on the M5 in the early hours of Wednesday morning (06/09).

Emergency services were called around 05.30 am to reports of a collision between a HGV and a pedestrian.

The man, who was the pedestrian at the time, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Devon and Cornwall Police say his family has been informed.

The M5 southbound carriageway has been reopened but the northbound carriageway will remain closed into the afternoon.

Highways England have put diversions in place and traffic stuck within the closures will be assisted to move when possible.

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