Man dies following serious crash on M5 in Gloucestershire
A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.
Last updated 29th Sep 2020
A man has died, following a three-vehicle collision on the M5 on Sunday morning (13/09).
Police were called at 5.20am, to reports of a Ford Fiesta losing control on the northbound carriageway, between J9 (Tewkesbury) and J11 (Gloucester).
A lorry stopped to protect the Fiesta from passing vehicles and to check on the welfare of its driver.
A second lorry then collided with the first lorry.
Emergency services attended and the driver of the second lorry, a 37-year-old man from Bristol, was pronounced dead at the scene.
His next of kin have been informed.
A 21-year-old man, the driver of the Ford Fiesta, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink and/or drugs.
He has since been released under investigation.
Officers investigating the collision are keen to hear from any witness, or those who may have relevant dashcam footage.
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