He didn’t hit the concrete. He hit the water. The M5 bridge near Bridgwater soars over the River Parrett. That’s a 50-foot drop into murky, muddy water.
Witnesses thought it was a prank. Then they saw the splash. One driver shouted, “Did that bloke just leave the queue?” Yes. Yes, he did.
The Why: A Mystery Wrapped in a Wetsuit
Why did he do it? Police are “investigating,” which is code for “we have no idea.” But let’s have fun with theories.
Maybe his car ran out of petrol. Maybe he lost a bet. Or perhaps the traffic was that bad. We’ve all been there, right? Stuck behind a lorry, thinking, “I’d rather swim.”
Quirky fact: He was not wearing a wetsuit. Just a jacket and jeans. That’s commitment to the bit.
