M5 fatal lorry crash as woman in her 70s dies
Police have confirmed that a woman in her 70s has died after a collision involving a lorry on the M5 this morning (Sunday). The incident took place just before 3am on Sunday, March 23 near Bridgwater in Somerset. The motorway was closed in both directions between J24 (Bridgwater South) and J23 (Bridgwater North) for several hours this morning while investigation work took place at the scene.
The southbound route has since been reopened, but the northbound carriageway remains closed. A spokesperson from Avon and Somerset Police said: "A woman has died after a collision on the M5 near Bridgwater this morning (23 March). The incident, involving a pedestrian and a lorry, was reported at 2.48am on the northbound carriageway between junctions 24 and 23.
"Officers, along with the ambulance and fire services attended, but despite the efforts of emergency services, sadly the woman, aged in her 70s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. "Her next of kin has been informed and will be kept updated by officers. Our thoughts are with them.
"The motorway was closed in both directions while investigative enquiries were completed. The southbound carriageway reopened earlier this morning, however it remains closed northbound." Diversions are currently in place for motorists heading north.
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