An abandoned car on the M48 Severn Bridge this morning (Tuesday, September 21) has sparked an urgent appeal for a missing woman.
The woman, called Jayne, is 56-years-old and from Lydney. Her black Ford S-Max Zetec, registration WU10 XNP was discovered near Aust.
Avon and Somerset Police had been called to the scene along with Highways England officers and lane closures were put in place.
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Jayne is described as being white, 5ft 9in in height and of stocky build. She has blonde hair and walks with a limp.
Officers from Gloucestershire police are concerned for her welfare and would like to speak to anyone who saw her car in the area shortly before 6am.
They also want to hear from anyone who may have seen a woman using one of the footpaths nearby.
Anyone with information about Jayne’s location should call 101, quoting incident 52 of 21 September. If seen at the time of calling, please contact 999.
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