Boy, 7, dies in M4 car and lorry crash near Bristol

A seven-year-old boy died at the scene of a crash on the M4 yesterday (March 26), police have confirmed. Emergency services were called to a collision between a Scania lorry that was carrying hay bales and a VW Polo at around 1pm. The crash took place on the westbound carriageway[1] between junction 18 for Bath[2] and junction 19 for Bristol.

A boy, 7, died at the scene while four people, who were also in the car, were taken to hospital with injuries that are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing. Two of the casualties have since been discharged and police said that no arrests have been made. However, investigating officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward.

Avon and Somerset Police said: “We were called at 1pm yesterday afternoon (26 March) to a report of a collision between a Scania lorry and a VW Polo on the westbound carriageway of the M4 between junctions 18 (Bath) and 19 (M32). Despite the best efforts of emergency services, tragically a 7-year-old boy died at the scene. “Our thoughts are with his family and they continue to be supported by a specially-trained officer.

Four other people, who were also in the car, were taken to hospital with injuries that are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing. Two have since been discharged. “No arrests have been made in connection with the investigation into the collision.

We are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

If you saw the incident or have any dashcam footage which could help, please call 101 and quote reference 5224077629.”

References

1. ^ crash took place on the westbound carriageway (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
2. ^ Bath (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
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