A MAN has been released on bail following a fatal crash on the M50 near Ledbury yesterday morning (Thursday).

The incident happened around 10.50am eastbound between Junctions 1 (Tewkesbury) and 2 (Ledbury) and involved two HGV lorries.

A 32-year-old man, one of the drivers, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the other HGV, a 47-year-old man, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He has since been released on police bail as enquiries continue.

West Mercia Police is appealing for any witnesses of the crash or anyone who has dash cam footage to come forward by contacting PC Paul Pickering by emailing sciusouth@westmercia.police.uk.

If you have information but don't feel comfortable speak to police, you can share it anonymously by calling independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-org.uk.

Inspector Steph Arrowsmith said: “I would like to recognise and thank the public for their understanding and co-operation yesterday as we carried out our initial investigation into the collision.

“Due to the complexity of the load shed from one of the vehicles following the collision this did cause long delays for other road users, as we cleared the carriageway and made the area safe.

“I would also like to thank our colleagues from other emergency services and agencies for their support."