THE police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the M5 near Taunton yesterday.

At about 6.50pm, an articulated lorry was in collision with a male pedestrian on the carriageway between junctions 26 and 25 northbound.

The victim, a 46-year-old man from Taunton, died at the scene from his injuries. His next of kin have been informed.

A full examination of the scene was carried out last night which resulted in both carriageways being closed for several hours If anyone saw the collision, or has information which could help the inquiry, please call the Collision Investigation Unit via 101 and quote log number CI/115/15.