18-Year-Old Dies After Leaving Ambulance on M5

An 18-year-old man died after leaving an ambulance on the M5 motorway in north Somerset and being struck by a car late on Sunday evening. The incident occurred shortly after 11 p.m. on the northbound carriageway between junctions 20 near Clevedon and 21 near Weston-super-Mare.

The teenager was being transported to a hospital for medical treatment when the ambulance stopped to provide further care. At that point, he exited the vehicle and ended up on the motorway. Avon and Somerset Police were notified by the ambulance service that the patient was loose on the roadway. An on-duty officer arrived at the scene and attempted to guide the man to safety along the side of the road to protect him and reduce risks to other drivers.

Tragically, the man moved onto the southbound carriageway, where he was hit by a passing car. Emergency services responded immediately, but he was pronounced dead at the scene despite their efforts. The exact reason for his decision to leave the ambulance remains unclear, though police have indicated it happened amid ongoing treatment.

The M5 was closed in both directions following the collision to allow emergency responders to manage the situation and...