The crash happened on the M4 east of Bristol at 1pm yesterday (Picture: SWNS)
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 their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
Two air ambulances and emergency services were called at the time of the incident.
While two people remain in hospital, the other two have been discharged.
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Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement: ‘Our thoughts are with his family and they continue to be supported by a specially-trained officer.
‘No arrests have been made in connection with the investigation into the collision.’
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