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M1 motorway closed in South Yorkshire after pedestrian hit Man hit by vehicle on M1 motorway in South Yorkshire dies
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The M1 was closed in South Yorkshire after a vehicle hit a pedestrian. A man died when he was struck by a vehicle on the M1 in South Yorkshire.
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 for about eight hours after the crash, at about 05:30 GMT.
Traffic stuck between the junctions had all been turned around by about 09:00 GMT, Highways England said. The 62-year-old victim, from Sheffield, was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been informed, said South Yorkshire Police.
One lane opened just after 13:00 so traffic could pass the scene. No details of injuries have yet been released. The motorway has since re-opened following an investigation at the scene.
Traffic had been queuing about 5 miles (8km) back to J38 Haigh but the congestion should now reduce said Highways England. Officers are appealing for witnesses and drivers with dashcam footage to contact them.
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 stuck between the junctions for several hours, Highways England said.
There was also a tailback of about 5 miles (8km) to J38 at Haigh.
Motorists were diverted off the motorway via the A61 and A616 and had been advised to plan their route and avoid the area if possible.
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