A MAN killed after an accident on the M5 yesterday is believed to be aged in his 40s.

A police spokesman said that he is not thought to be from the local area.

A lorry driver was killed at around 7am when he got out of his cab on the hard shoulder and was hit by another lorry and possibly two others.

The collision happened southbound between junctions 14 and 15, Falfield to Almondsbury.

Police want anyone who may have seen what happened, or can help identify the three lorries, to contact them on 0845 456 7000.