M4 and M48 Motorways Closed Near Bristol After Human Remains Found

Police are investigating the discovery of a man's remains on the M4, prompting extensive road closures and appeals for public assistance.

Human remains, believed to be of a man in his 40s, were discovered on the M4 motorway near Bristol on Saturday evening.
The affected stretch of the M4 is between junctions 20 (Almondsbury) and 21 (Awkley), with closures extending to parts of the M48 and M5.
Police received multiple reports from drivers at approximately 6:40 PM about an object on the road before officers confirmed the discovery.
Authorities are working to identify the deceased, notify next of kin, and investigate how the remains came to be on the motorway.
Motorists are advised to expect significant delays, and police are requesting information or dashcam footage from anyone who traveled the area.