Police investigate human remains found on the M4 near Bristol. Authorities believe the body is a man in his 40s.

People called 999 around 6:40 PM on Saturday. They reported something on the road. It was between junction 20 and junction 21. That’s near Almondsbury Interchange and Awkley.
Cops found human remains when they arrived. Police want to find out how it happened. They are running a full investigation. Avon and Somerset Police said they are figuring it out.
Part of the M4 closed for a while. Junction 20 to junction 22 was shut down. The eastbound bridge also closed. The M48 between the bridge and M4 shut too.
Traffic was stuck on the M4 and M48. Police began letting cars go around midnight. The eastbound M4 reopened around 1:30 AM Sunday. Westbound closures ended around 3 AM.
If you drove on that M4 stretch, police need your help. Did you see anything? Maybe you have useful dashcam video. Please contact Avon and Somerset Police if you do.