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M1 motorway delays after driver killed in crash | M1 motorway delays after driver killed in crash |
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A man has been killed in a crash on the M1 in West Yorkshire. | A man has been killed in a crash on the M1 in West Yorkshire. |
Police said a Chevrolet car and a Ford Transit van collided while travelling on the northbound carriageway near junction 42, at about 12:40 BST. | Police said a Chevrolet car and a Ford Transit van collided while travelling on the northbound carriageway near junction 42, at about 12:40 BST. |
A man in his 60s, who was driving the car, died at the scene. A female passenger, also in her 60s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. | A man in his 60s, who was driving the car, died at the scene. A female passenger, also in her 60s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. |
Drivers were being warned of delays as the motorway was closed at junction 42, with a diversion in place. | |
Police said it was believed the car may have been driven slowly, or was stationary, before the crash due to a fault with the vehicle. | Police said it was believed the car may have been driven slowly, or was stationary, before the crash due to a fault with the vehicle. |
Witnesses are being asked to come forward. | Witnesses are being asked to come forward. |
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