Concrete chucked from M5 bridge crashes through van roof
A man threw a chunk of concrete from a bridge over the M5 in Somerset. The "nasty" incident took place near junction 23 for Dunball on Wednesday, July 17 at around 5.30am.
The hunk, thrown from a bridge by an unknown man, crashed through the roof of a van which was travelling north at the time. Avon and Somerset Police said it was "lucky" no one was injured by the incident.
Avon and Somerset Police have launched an investigation into the concrete-throwing and are appealing for information from anyone who witnessed what happened.
PC Tom Curry, of the Roads Policing Unit, said: “This was a really nasty incident and it is very lucky nobody was seriously injured or worse.
“We are keen to hear from anyone who was driving along the motorway or on the A39 which crosses over it at that time and either saw somebody acting suspiciously on the bridge, or may have relevant dashcam footage.
“If you have potentially useful information that could help our investigation, please contact us via our online form or call 101 and give reference number 5224185653.”
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