A man has been seriously injured in a crash on the M5.
Shortly after 7.30pm yesterday (Thursday) a burgundy Ford Fiesta approaching the Junction 18a Avonmouth offslip for the M49 crossed a number of lanes and collided with a Ford Transit campervan before hitting the hard shoulder bridge barrier.
The driver of the Fiesta, a 33-year-old man from Bristol was taken to Southmead Hospital with serious injuries. A 16-year-old female passenger was treated for minor injuries.
The northbound carriageway was closed while officers carried out enquiries at the scene. The road was fully re-opened by 3.40am.
Police are keen to hear from anyone who saw the crash or witnessed the driving of the Ford Fiesta leading up to the incident.
If you can help, call 101 quoting reference 5220205981.
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