Lorry drivers line up under M5 motorway bridge to help man in crisis

Lorry drivers parked under a motorway bridge on the M5 to safeguard a person in crisis. Credit: NPAS

HGV drivers lined up under a motorway bridge on the M5 to stop a man from jumping during a welfare incident on Sunday 10 September.

The drivers worked with police officers on the scene, parking their lorries under the bridge in Taunton in a bid to save the man's life.

They teamed up with officers from Avon and Somerset Police and National Police Air Service (NPAS) to safeguard the person in crisis.

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NPAS was called to assist Avon and Somerset Police with the incident and deployed an emergency aircraft to the scene to monitor the situation.

A spokesperson from NPAS South West & Wales region said it was "fantastic to see HGV drivers offering to help with their lorries to safeguard the person - thank you."

"Excellent intervention by officers on the scene means the man is now safe," they added.

Avon and Somerset Police have been contacted for comment.

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