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M1 motorway closed in South Yorkshire after pedestrian hit M1 motorway closed in South Yorkshire after pedestrian hit
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The M1 was closed in South Yorkshire after a vehicle hit a pedestrian.The M1 was closed in South Yorkshire after a vehicle hit a pedestrian.
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, Highways England said.
Highways England said at 12:20 it was working to open a lane of the motorway so traffic could pass the scene. One lane opened just after 13:00 so traffic could pass the scene. No details of injuries have yet been released.
No details of injuries have yet been released. Traffic had been queuing about 5 miles (8km) back to J38 Haigh but the congestion should now reduce said Highways England.
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 diverted off the motorway via the A61 and A616. Motorists had been 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.
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