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| M1 motorway closed in South Yorkshire after pedestrian hit | |
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| The M1 has been closed in South Yorkshire after a vehicle hit a pedestrian, according to police. | The M1 has been closed in South Yorkshire after a vehicle hit a pedestrian, according to police. |
| The southbound carriageway between J36 at Tankersley and J35A at Stocksbridge was shut following the crash at about 05:30 GMT. | The southbound carriageway between J36 at Tankersley and J35A at Stocksbridge was shut following the crash at about 05:30 GMT. |
| Traffic stuck between the junctions had all been turned around by about 09:00 GMT, said Highways England. | Traffic stuck between the junctions had all been turned around by about 09:00 GMT, said Highways England. |
| The road is expected to remain closed for some time, said South Yorkshire Police. | The road is expected to remain closed for some time, said South Yorkshire Police. |
| No details of injuries have yet been released. | No details of injuries have yet been released. |
| Traffic is being diverted off the motorway via the A61 and A616. Motorists are advised to plan their route and avoid the area if possible. | Traffic is being diverted off the motorway via the A61 and A616. Motorists are advised to plan their route and avoid the area if possible. |
| Traffic was queuing about 5 miles (8km) back to J38 Haigh, said Highways England. | Traffic was queuing about 5 miles (8km) back to J38 Haigh, said Highways England. |
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