POLICE have announced that a man has tragically died following an incident on the M5 overnight.

Officers were called to reports of a man falling from a bridge over the motorway at 10.35pm last night (Tuesday, January 18).

He was struck by a number of vehicles following the incident near Banwell.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "Our enquiries are at an early stage but his death is not believed to be suspicious.

"Although the formal identification process has yet to be completed, the man’s next of kin has been notified.

"Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time."

The M5 was shut northbound between junctions 22 (Burnham-on-Sea) and 21 (Weston-super-Mare) while emergency services were at the scene and collision investigation work was carried out.

Both the M5 and A371 were reopened at approximately 11.30am today (Wednesday).

Police are appealing to any drivers who may have seen what happened, or were driving along the M5 or A371 last night and may have dashcam footage that could assist their enquiries, to call 101 and give reference number 5222014303.

If you can help, call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222014303, or complete the force's online appeals form.