Witness appeal as teenage boy dies in road traffic collision near Bristol

Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage boy died in a road traffic collision yesterday (Monday 24 April).

Police were called at around 1.30pm to the A37 in Clutton to reports of a collision between a car and a lorry.

A 17-year-old boy died and the road was closed while emergency services were at the scene.

A police spokesperson said: “Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. They are being offered support by a specially trained family liaison officer.

“We are appealing for any witnesses who may have been travelling in the area around the time of the incident to get in touch.”

If you saw the incident, the events leading up to it, or have dashcam footage, please call 101 and quote reference number 5223094826.