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M4 and M48 reopens after body found on carriageway

  • The M4 motorway has been closed in both directions after human remains were discovered on the carriageway by Avon and Somerset Police.
  • Avon and Somerset Police received reports about something on the M4 at 6:40 PM, and they believe the body may be that of a man in his 40s.
  • Enquiries are underway to identify the deceased and notify their next of kin, with an investigation ongoing to determine how the person ended up on the motorway.
  • National Highways reported that motorists stuck on the M4 will be guided to turn around, while the M48 eastbound remains closed from junction 1.
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Police investigation launched after body found on motorway

Several drivers called the police from 6.40pm on Saturday to report something on the road

·Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Section of M4 near Bristol ‘fully closed’ after dead body found on carriageway

The M4 near Bristol was “fully closed” on Saturday night after a dead body was found on the carriageway, police have said.

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Daily PostDaily Post
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Human remains found on motorway stopping traffic to and from Wales

The body believed to be that of a man in his 40s, police have said. Trapped traffic was released overnight

·Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom
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Swindon AdvertiserSwindon Advertiser
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Body of man in 40s discovered on motorway

An investigation is underway after the body of a man in his 40s was discovered on a section of the M4.

·Swindon, United Kingdom
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South Wales ArgusSouth Wales Argus
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M4 and Prince of Wales Bridge closed after human remains found

The body of a man believed to be in his 40s found on a carriageway, closing two motorways for several hours yesterday evening

·Newport, United Kingdom
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The IndependentThe Independent
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Police investigating after body found on busy motorway

A stretch of the M4 was closed on Sunday

·London, United Kingdom
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Bristol Post broke the news in Bristol, United Kingdom on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
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