Leicester: Man dies after lorry crash on M1
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The M1 was closed in both directions between junctions 21 and 22, but the road has now fully reopened
A man died when he was struck by a lorry on the M1, which partially shut the road.
Police say the pedestrian was hit by a HGV on the southbound carriageway of the road - close to junction 22 - shortly before 03:20 GMT on Friday.
Paramedics were called, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The M1 was closed in both directions between junctions 21 and 22 near Leicester, but fully reopened at about 13:00.
Leicestershire Police said it was also reported that prior to the incident, the man was on the bridge in Forest Road and Stoney Lane, Markfield, which is also closed.
Detectives have asked anyone who may have seen the man, or have dashcam footage of the road, to get in touch.
Forest Road in Markfield has also been closed by police
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