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Man dies as car plunges into River Don from A1(M) | Man dies as car plunges into River Don from A1(M) |
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A man was killed when the car he was in plunged off a motorway and into the River Don in South Yorkshire. | |
The victim, who has not been named, was found in the vehicle when it was recovered from the water. | The victim, who has not been named, was found in the vehicle when it was recovered from the water. |
The car is believed to have gone into the river, near Doncaster, at about 06:30 BST. | The car is believed to have gone into the river, near Doncaster, at about 06:30 BST. |
The northbound carriageway of the A1(M) has been closed between junctions 36 and 37 and is expected to remain shut until Monday afternoon. | |
South Yorkshire Police said officers remained at the scene and regional underwater search teams were assisting with the operation. | South Yorkshire Police said officers remained at the scene and regional underwater search teams were assisting with the operation. |