A LORRY driver killed on the M5 near the Almondsbury interchange has been named.

He was Paul Edwards, 47, of Crestline Court, Northampton.

Mr Edwards had stopped his lorry on the southbound hard shoulder at around 7am last Thursday. When he got out of his cab he was hit by up to three passing heavy goods vehicles.

Police investigating still want to hear from witnesses, who should call them on 0845 456 7000.