Man Found Dead on M5 After Falling from Overbridge
Police are hunting for witnesses after a man’s body was found on the northbound M5 near junction 9 for Tewkesbury early Saturday morning.
The grim discovery came in just after 6:05 a.m., when officers were alerted to the incident. The victim, believed to be in his 30s, is thought to have fallen from an overbridge onto the carriageway below.
Death Treated as Non-Suspicious
Emergency crews rushed to the scene, but the man was pronounced dead on arrival. Authorities have confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious.
His next of kin have been informed and are receiving support from specially trained officers.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
- Anyone driving on the M5 around 6 a.m. on November 2 is urged to come forward
- Police want dashcam footage or any information that could help the investigation
- Witnesses can submit info online, quoting incident 69 of November 2
Road Closures and Delays
Road closures remain in place as investigations continue. Drivers should check the 1 for updates, diversions, and reopening details.
Police stress the importance of public assistance to piece together what happened and to close the case.
