Police say an incident which closed the M1 in Nottinghamshire in both directions could be linked to the death of a woman in Derbyshire earlier on Friday.
The motorway was closed between junctions 25 and 26 near Trowell Services at around 11.30am. The northbound carriageway reopened just before 5pm.
Police say a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on the southbound carriageway and believe the incident could be connected to the death of the unnamed woman in Borrowash just half an hour earlier.
She was found injured at an address in the village and died soon after.
Police say they made the discovery after being contacted by a third person, a man who was also injured in the earlier incident, but is now in hospital.
Accident outside M1 north and south bound Trowel services. Lanes closed in both directions. pic.twitter.com/4jSy1wcoI4
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A police spokesman said: “Derbyshire Constabulary is investigating the death of a woman in Borrowash.
“Officers were called to an address in the village to reports that a woman had been injured.
“Police were alerted to the incident at about 11am this morning by a man who had also been injured. He is now receiving treatment in hospital.
“The incidents may be linked to a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on the southbound side of the M1 near Trowell services, which happened at about 11.30am.
“Both carriageways of the motorway in that area are closed and are likely to be for some time.
“The investigations are in their early stages and no more information is available at this time.”
Avoid M1 Southbound J26 – J25 #stuck #traffic #incident #frustration pic.twitter.com/cWPZKkfrzc
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Six police cars and an ambulance are on the scene at the M1.
Drivers reported being stuck in queues for at least 90 minutes after the route was closed.
