A WOMAN died after being hit by a lorry on the M5 yesterday (March 23).

The incident, involving a pedestrian and a lorry, was reported at 2.48am on the northbound carriageway between junctions 24 (Bridgwater) and 23 (Burnham).

“Officers, along with the ambulance and fire services attended, but despite the efforts of emergency services, sadly the woman, aged in her 70s, was pronounced deceased at the scene,” an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said.

“Her next of kin has been informed and will be kept updated by officers. Our thoughts are with them.”

The motorway was closed in both directions while an investigation was carried out, they said, with the southbound carriageway re-opening later in the morning, followed by the northbound route.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or was in the area at the time and has any dashcam footage, should contact police on 101 and give the reference number 5225084212.