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| M1 closed: Pedestrian killed in Leicestershire | M1 closed: Pedestrian killed in Leicestershire |
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| A pedestrian has been killed in a crash involving two lorries on the M1 northbound in Leicestershire. | A pedestrian has been killed in a crash involving two lorries on the M1 northbound in Leicestershire. |
| Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were called to the scene at junction 23 at about 09:40 GMT following a serious collision. | Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were called to the scene at junction 23 at about 09:40 GMT following a serious collision. |
| Leicestershire Police said the man "sustained fatal injuries" in the collision with two HGVs. | Leicestershire Police said the man "sustained fatal injuries" in the collision with two HGVs. |
| The northbound carriageway of the M1 at the junction has now reopened, the force added. | |
| Earlier, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service had said four lorries were involved in the crash. | Earlier, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service had said four lorries were involved in the crash. |
| Police said no-one else has been hurt. | |
| East Midlands Airport, which is nearby, has warned passengers travelling from the south to allow for plenty of time for their journey. | East Midlands Airport, which is nearby, has warned passengers travelling from the south to allow for plenty of time for their journey. |
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