A 17-year-old girl died after being hit by a car on the M5; she had been recently detained by police.

A 17-year-old girl died after being hit by a car on the M5 motorway between Taunton and Bridgwater on Monday night around 11 pm. She had been detained by police moments before the incident. The M5 was closed in both directions for investigation, with the northbound carriageway reopening Tuesday morning. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating due to prior police contact. No other injuries were reported.

November 12, 2024
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