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Girl, 17, dies after being struck by car on M5 motorway
by Ashlie Blakey · Manchester Evening NewsA 17-year-old girl has died after being struck by a car on the M5 motorway in Somerset.
Emergency services were called to the motorway between junction 24 for Bridgwater and junction 25 for Taunton at around 11pm last night (Monday, November 11). The teenager, a pedestrian, tragically died on the scene, Avon and Somerset Police said.
Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by a specially-trained officer. No-one else was injured in the incident.
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A mandatory referral has also been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct due to prior police contact. Police said the stretch of motorway will remain shut 'for some time' as investigations continue.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage is urged to contact the force. Officers can be contacted by calling 101, quoting log number 1170 of 11 November.