General · 9 May 2026

Joshua Bruton, 30, remembered as 'gentle giant' after M5 crash

Joshua Bruton, 30, is remembered by family as a 'gentle giant' and 'amazing partner' after his death. He died when his grey Luton van crashed on the M5 northbound near Tewkesbury on Wednesday around 12:20 BST. He died at the scene, leaving his two-year-old son, who was 'his world'.

By BriefTea Editorial · 9 May 2026 at 6:54

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