MAN DIES AFTER M1 COLLISION
A MAN has died following a collision on the M1, police have confirmed.
The 45-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene on Wednesday.
The M1 northbound was closed northbound between junctions 25 and 26 following reports of a collision between a lorry and a pedestrian at about 8.50am. Following investigations the motorway was reopened at around 3.20pm.
A tweet from Nottinghamshire Police yesterday read: “A man has died following a collision on the M1.
Emergency services attended, however despite their best efforts a 45-year-old man was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later.”
Sergeant Craig Luckett, from Nottinghamshire Police’s serious collision investigation unit, said: “Our thoughts remain with the man’s family and friends at this very difficult time and we have specialist officers supporting them following this tragic incident.
“I would also like to thank drivers for their patience and cooperation while the motorway was closed.”