Police appeal for witnesses as man dies in M49 crash near Bristol

The collision happened at around 5.45am this morning (Photo: not known)

A man in his 60s has died after a serious crash on the M49 near Bristol this morning (October 3).

Officers were called to a report of a collision involving a van and the driver of a broken-down vehicle near the Prince of Wales bridge on the M49 at around 5.45am.

A man in his 60s was pronounced dead at the scene.

One man has been arrested in connection with the incident and is in custody. Police appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

The northbound carriageway remains closed between the M4 Junction 22 and M5 Junction 18A and a diversion via the M4 is in place. The southbound has now reopened.

Police are seeking any witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to aid in our enquiries. If you can help, please contact 101 and quote reference 5223240486.