Body found on M4 motorway near Bristol
Police are investigating how the person came to be on the motorway
Last updated 23rd Feb 2025
Police are investigating how human remains ended up on a stretch of the M4 near Bristol.
Avon and Somerset Police say the body was believed to be that of a man in his 40s.
A stretch of the motorway was closed between junction 20 and 22 in both directions for several hours.
An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said:
"Avon and Somerset police officers received calls from 6.40pm on Saturday (22nd February) that there was 'something' on a stretch of the M4 motorway. Officers attending found human remains.
"The body was found between junction 20 at the Almondsbury Interchange with the M5 and junction 21 in South Gloucestershire.
"The police say they believe the body to be that of a man in his 40s and have informed his next of kin.
"Parts of the M4 and M48 motorway were closed in both directions for several hours, including the Prince of Wales Bridge over the River Severn.
"Eastbound closures were reopened at around 1.30am, whilst westbound closures were in place until 3am.
"Investigations into how the person came to be on the motorway are continuing.
"Avon and Somerset Police are urging anyone who was travelling along this route and has any information or dashcam footage to get in touch."