A MAN, who is believed to be 27-years-old, sadly died after a crash on the M5 motorway yesterday (Saturday, June 27).

The single vehicle collision happened on the southbound carriageway around 4am between junction 24 (Bridgwater) and junction 25 (Taunton).

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The passenger in the black Audi died at the scene. Formal identification has not yet taken place, but he is believed to be a 27-year-old man from the Peterborough area.

"His family are being supported by a specially-trained officer and our thoughts are with them," said a spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police.

The driver, a man in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He was treated for injuries not believed to be life-changing in hospital and has since been released under investigation.

"The motorway was closed southbound while collision investigators examined the scene and pending recovery of the vehicle and repairs to the safety barrier," the spokesperson added.

"Two lanes reopened soon after 11am.

"If you were travelling along that stretch of the M5 and witnessed the collision or may have dashcam footage which could help the investigation, call 101 quoting reference 5221142767."