2 h. ago Family of man found dead on the M4 comforted by police as motorway reopens after closure last night

The busy motorway was closed in both directions on Saturday night after police discovered a body at around 6.30pm following reports from concerned drivers

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5 h. ago Human remains found on motorway as police launch investigation

Several motorists called 999 from 6.40pm on Saturday to report an object on the road

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5 h. ago Police probe launched as human remains found on motorway and major road closed

Police have issued an investigation after human remains – believed to be those of a man in his 40s – were found on a stretch of the M4, prompting the closure of the road

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7 h. ago M4 closed in both directions after human remains found on the carriageway

A stretch of the M4 near the River Severn was closed for several hours until early Sunday morning.

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8 h. ago 'Human remains' found on M4 and M48 was that of man in his 40s, police say as they launch probe

The human remains were found on a stretch of the M4 near Bristol, with the body believed to be that of a man in his 40s, police said. The man's family have been informed

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8 h. ago Police issue update after human remains found on M4 and M48 motorways

The human remains were found on a stretch of the M4 near Bristol, with the body believed to be that of a man in his 40s, police said. The man's family have been informed

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9 h. ago M4 and M48 human remains: Police reveal body found was that of man in his 40s

The body was found between junction 20 at the Almondsbury Interchange with the M5 and junction 21, near Awkley, in south Gloucestershire - the M4 and M48 were originally closed but they have now reopened

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15 h. ago Section of M4 ‘fully closed’ after dead body found on carriageway

Several drivers called the police to report something on the road between junction 20 and junction 21, which the force found to be human remains.

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16 h. ago Drivers horrified as M4 and M48 closed after 'human remains' found on motorway

The M4 and M48 motorways have been closed in both directions after police received reports of a body being found on the carriageway and the incident has caused widespread disruption for drivers

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16 h. ago 'Human remains' found on motorway closing major roads as police launch probe

Officers received reports a person's body had been found on one of the carriageways.

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16 h. ago Major motorway closed by police after body is discovered on carriageway

Both the M4 and the M48 have this evening been closed in both directions after police found a body on the carriageway.

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17 h. ago M4 and M48 motorways closed after 'human remains' discovered

Police shuttered off both directions of the M4 and M48 after receiving reports of a "body found on the carriageway", with road users travelling in and out of Wales being warned of travel delays

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17 h. ago Live updates as M4 and M48 closed after 'human remains' discovered

Police said multiple drivers reported seeing 'something in the road' before the tragic discovery was made

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38 h. ago Stretch of M4 to close in both directions for entire weekend

There will be 'substantial disruption' as the bridge is demolished

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44 h. ago CCTV shows bird dropped human remains at Dublin school in 'disturbing' investigation

Human remains were found at Our Lady Immaculate Junior School in Darndale, Dublin, today - Gardaí now believe a bird was responsible for dropping the hand in the school premises

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46 h. ago Human remains found at Dublin school in 'grim incident' as cops launch investigation

Human remains at a school in Dublin were found today and a police investigation has been launched.

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47 h. ago Human remains found at Dublin school in 'particularly grim and disturbing' incident

Human remains have been found at Our Lady Immaculate Junior School in Darndale, Dublin, today with the area now cordoned off and a police investigation is underway

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47 h. ago Deadwood star Peter Jason dies aged 80 as director John Carpenter leads tributes

Iconic actor Peter Jason has died at the age of 80 as director and close friend John Carpenter paid tribute to the star who has over 270 acting credits.

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66 h. ago Liam Payne's pal Roger Nores' torment trying to save him before moment 'everything went wrong'

Liam Payne's close friend Roger Nores has opened up about the One Direction star's tragic death, revealing that he can finally say his goodbyes after charges against him were dropped

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3 d. ago Arkansas victims of mortuary theft scheme inspire push for law banning sale of human remains

An Arkansas woman whose stillborn child was among the human remains that were sold as part of a national scheme is pushing for a state law

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