Boy, seven, killed after car crashes with lorry carrying hay bales on the M4
A seven-year-old boy has died and four others have been injured after a crash on the M4.
The crash between a fully loaded lorry carrying hay bales and a small car happened between junctions 18 and 19, east of Bristol, at 1pm yesterday.
The boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
Four other people in the car were taken to hospital but it is believed their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
While two people remain in hospital, the other two have been discharged.
Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement: ‘We were called at 1pm yesterday afternoon (March 26) to a report of a collision between a Scania lorry and a VW Polo on the westbound carriageway of the M4 between junctions 18 (Bath) and 19 (M32).
‘Despite the best efforts of emergency services, tragically a 7-year-old boy died at the scene.
‘Our thoughts are with his family and they continue to be supported by a specially-trained officer.
‘Four other people, who were also in the car, were taken to hospital with injuries that are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing. Two have since been discharged.
‘No arrests have been made in connection with the investigation into the collision.
‘We are appealing for witnesses to come forward. If you saw the incident or have any dashcam footage which could help, please call 101.’
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