Man dies after crash on M5 involving two HGVs

The driver of one of the vehicles has been taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life threatening

Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 30th Apr 2022

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash on the M5.

It happened northbound between junctions 22 for Burnham-on-Sea and 21 for Weston-super-Mare at around 1.15pm yesterday (Friday 29 April).

Two HGVs were involved - the male driver of one of the vehicles was pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been informed.

The driver of the second vehicle was taken to hospital to be treated for injuries that are not believed to be life threatening.

If you witnessed the collision and have not yet spoken to police, please make contact on 101, quoting log 445 of 29 April.

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