Police launch appeal for information after man's body found on M5 in Gloucestershire
It is believed a man in his 30s had fallen from a bridge onto the road
Gloucestershire Police say they're supporting the family of a man in his 30s - after he was found dead on the M5.
Officers were called to concerns for the welfare of a man on the Northbound carriageway near Tewksbury early this morning - and it's believed he fell from a bridge.
The motorway remains closed in both directions between junctions 8 and 9.
Gloucestershire Police statement
Police are appealing for information after the body of a man was discovered on the M5 this morning (Saturday 2 November).
Officers were called shortly after 6.05am with a report that a body had been found on the northbound carriageway near to junction 9 for Tewkesbury.
It is believed that a man in his 30s fell from an over bridge onto the carriageway below. He was pronounced dead at the scene and his death is deemed to be non-suspicious.
The man's next of kin are aware and being supported by specially trained officers.
Officers are asking anyone who was travelling along the M5 at around 6am and has any information or footage they feel is relevant to make contact.
Information can be submitted online by completing the following form and quoting incident 69 of 2 November.