Man dies following collision on M4

It happened between Chippenham and Bath around 1am this morning.

Author: Harry LongPublished 20th Feb 2023
Last updated 20th Feb 2023

A man has died following a collision on the M4.

Emergency services were called to the westbound carriageway between junction 17 for Chippenham and junction 18 for Bath at approximately 1am this morning, following a report that a vehicle had been in collision with a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a man in his 40s, died at the scene.

His family has been informed and will be supported by specialist trained officers.

The driver involved stopped at the scene and is helping police with our enquiries.

The road has now re-opened.

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