A LORRY driver is in a ‘serious condition’ after a vehicle crashed into trees after leaving the M5 motorway.

The incident happened on the southbound carriageway between junctions 21 (Weston-Super-Mare) and 22 (Burnham-on-Sea) at between 9.15am and 9.30am on Monday morning (January 13).

Avon & Somerset Police officers investigating the incident are appealing for people with dashcam footage to come forward.

A spokesperson said a white DAF flat-bed lorry left the motorway and collided with trees.

“The driver of the lorry remains in hospital in serious condition,” they added.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has dashcam footage, should contact police on 101 and quote reference 5225011065.