Girl,17, killed after being hit by a car on the M5 in Somerset

A 17-year-old girl has died after being hit by a car on the M5 in Somerset last night.

The teenager died at the scene at around 11pm.

The motorway is closed in both directions between junctions 24 (Bridgwater) and 25 (Taunton).

The closure is expected to remain in place ‘for some time’ while police carry out enquiries into the fatal crash.

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Police said the victim’s next of kin have been notified and are being supported by a specially-trained officer.

No one else was injured in the incident.

A mandatory referral has also been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct due to prior police contact.

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Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage is urged to call 101 and give the call handler the reference of log number 1170 of 11 November.

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Girl,17, killed after being hit by a car on the M5 in Somerset

Girl,17, killed after being hit by a car on the M5 in Somerset

Girl,17, killed after being hit by a car on the M5 in Somerset

Girl,17, killed after being hit by a car on the M5 in Somerset

Girl,17, killed after being hit by a car on the M5 in Somerset