Brick dropped from M32 bridge smashes windscreen and driver goes to A&E

Police are investigating after a car windscreen was smashed by a brick dropped from a pedestrian bridge close to the M32 in Bristol. The brick came down at around 5.45pm on Wednesday, May 31, from the bridge over the A4032, just after the end of the motorway. Avon and Somerset Police believes it may have been "thrown".

A force spokesperson said: "The brick hit the windscreen, and subsequently the steering wheel, of a white Mini Cooper driving under the bridge. The victim attended A&E as a precaution but has not sustained any major injuries.

"We are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen anything suspicious, as the incident happened at rush hour, or if anyone driving has dashcam footage from moments before or after the incident. If you saw anything, or have dashcam footage, please contact 101 and quote reference 5223127461."

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