M5 collision: Man dies after incident that closed motorway

Avon and Somerset Police said officers were called out following a "serious" collision

The M5 in Somerset has reopened following an incident involving two vehicles and a pedestrian that closed the road in both directions.

Avon and Somerset Police said it was called to reports of a man falling from an overbridge between junction 25 and 26 at 08:00 GMT.

A 58-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene and his family is being supported by the force, police said.

Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward.