M4 crash: Pedestrian dies after serious collision that closed motorway near Swindon overnight

The road was closed from around 7pm on Saturday 9 December. Credit: National Highways

A man has died following a serious crash on the M4 near Swindon that left the road closed overnight.

Wiltshire Police said at around 6.30pm on Saturday 9 December they received a report of a pedestrian in the eastbound carriageway at the roundabout of junction 16 for Royal Wootton Bassett.

He died at the scene and his next of kin have been informed.

Both carriageways have now reopened and an investigation is ongoing.

Any witnesses or anyone who may have dash cam footage is asked to contact the serious collision investigation team on 01225 694597 quoting log number 237 of 9 December.

Alternatively, they can contact the team directly at SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk.