Teenager, 18, dies after getting out of ambulance on motorway | EUROtoday

A teen died after getting out of an ambulance on a motorway after which being hit by a automobile, police have stated.

The 18-year-old exited the ambulance after it stopped to offer him with additional therapy on the northbound carriageway of the M5 in North Somerset, between junction 21 (Weston-super-Mare) and 20 (Clevedon), whereas taking him to hospital.

The ambulance service knowledgeable police shortly after 11pm that the affected person was on the motorway, Avon and Somerset Police stated in a press release. He was hit by a automobile and died on the scene.

The M5 was closed on account of the incident to permit emergency companies to reply and investigations to happen. The street was reopened on Monday morning.

“Our thoughts are with the man’s family at such a devastating time. We will support them in any way we can,” Assistant Chief Constable Joanne Hall stated.

“This incident has had a significant effect on our officers and ambulance crews who are understandably incredibly upset by what happened.

“As well as providing support to the man’s family, we are also making sure that the appropriate welfare arrangements are in place for our staff and also for those members of the public who were either directly involved or who witnessed the incident.”

The drive stated it had referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) on what occurred. The household has been notified of the loss of life and are being supported by a police liaison officer.

Jane Whichello from South Western Ambulance Service advised the BBC: “We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the man involved in this incredibly sad incident.

“Alongside police colleagues, our crews put their very own security in danger to assist the affected person and scale back the danger of hurt to passing motorists, and I want to thank them for his or her efforts.”