Man, 34, killed in M5 crash hit by multiple vehicles, police confirm
Police have released more details about a crash on the M5 which led to the death of a pedestrian and caused huge traffic delays. The incident happened near the Devon-Somerset border and involved a man who was killed after being hit by a number of vehicles, including two heavy goods vehicles.
The M5 between Tiverton and Wellington was closed for 12 hours yesterday[1] (September 6) following the collision, which took place at approximately 5.30am, Devon and Cornwall Police (DCP) said. It was reported the crash had involved multiple vehicles, including two lorries, which had struck the pedestrian on the northbound carriageway.
This morning (September 7), the force confirmed the person pronounced dead at the scene was a 34-year-old man from Northamptonshire[2]. His family have been informed.
Drivers on the M5 reportedly faced delays of more than an hour and a half while the road closures were in place, with long delays also seen on the A38 through Wellington due to diverting traffic. The M5 southbound was reopened by 10am while the northbound carriage remained closed until 4am.
Officers from the DCP Roads Policing Team have said they would like to thank the public for their patience while the motorway was closed. Following a forensic investigation, police have now launched a witness appeal.
The force said in a statement: “If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact police via our website here[4] or by calling 101 quoting log 139 of 06/09/2023.”
References
- ^ The M5 between Tiverton and Wellington was closed for 12 hours yesterday (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
- ^ 34-year-old man from Northamptonshire (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
- ^ Landmark Argos depot next to M5 to be transformed as plans approved (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
- ^ here (tracking.vuelio.co.uk)