A PEDESTRIAN “was taken to hospital with serious injuries” after a collision with a car on an M5 overbridge yesterday (Wednesday, August 14).

Officers attended the scene on the Sevier Road overbridge, near Loxton, at around 7.30am after a collision between a grey Mercedes E-Class and a pedestrian.

Avon and Somerset Police are now appealing for witnesses and asking anyone driving along the M5 between junction 21 (Weston-super-Mare) and the Sedgemoor Services to come forward.

A police spokesperson said: “We are appealing for witnesses and footage following a collision on an M5 overbridge yesterday (Wednesday, August 14).

“Officers were called to the Sevier Road overbridge, near the village of Loxton, in Somerset, at around 7.30am following a collision between a grey Mercedes E-Class and a pedestrian.

“The pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Their condition is currently described as critical.

“Officers are appealing for anyone driving along the M5 between junction 21 (Weston-super-Mare) and the Sedgemoor Services, or anyone travelling along the Sevier Road overbridge who may have witnessed the collision or have dashcam footage, to get in touch.

“If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5224213287, or complete our online appeals form.”