Police launch appeal after fatal lorry crash in South Gloucestershire

It happened on the A4174 last night, where a scaffolding lorry crashed into the central reservation (5 December)

Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal crash yesterday afternoon in South Gloucestershire.

It happened on the A4174 at about 5.25pm last night (December 5), when a scaffolding lorry crashed into the central reservation.

It then overturned where it crashed, near Mangotsfield.

The passenger died at the scene, and a 37 year old man has been arrested.

He is currently in police custody.

In a statement, officers said: " Their next of kin has been informed and our thoughts are with them at this time. A specially trained officer will provide them with support as we investigate what happened.

"No other vehicles are believed to have been involved in the incident.

"The A4174 was closed between the Dramway and Siston Hill roundabouts while initial enquiries were carried out at the scene.

"A 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently in police custody."

Anyone who saw the crash or has dashcam footage which could help the police with their investigation is asked to phone 101 and provide the call handler with the reference 5223297300.

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