Man, in 70s, involved in M4 crash died after being discharged from hospital

Wiltshire Police has launched an investigation into a collision on the M4 after a man discharged from hospital died when he returned home.

As first reported by Wiltshire 999s, emergency services were called to the overturned car – a black Dacia Duster – on the M4 near Leigh Delamere at around 11.15am.

The car collided with the central reservation and crossed into lane three of the westbound carriageway before landing on its roof.

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The driver, a man in his 70s from the Gloucester area, sustained minor injuries as a result and was taken to Southmead Hospital. He returned home later that day where he suffered a cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead.

A police spokesperson said: “We would like to hear from anyone with information about the collision, or anyone who may have dash cam footage.

“Please call 101 and quote log number 90 of September 30.”

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