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| M18 closed in South Yorkshire after death crash | M18 closed in South Yorkshire after death crash |
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| A man has died when he got out of his car following a motorway crash and was hit by another vehicle. | A man has died when he got out of his car following a motorway crash and was hit by another vehicle. |
| The man, thought to be aged in his 50s, was killed when he stepped out of his car after being involved in a collision on the M18 in South Yorkshire. | The man, thought to be aged in his 50s, was killed when he stepped out of his car after being involved in a collision on the M18 in South Yorkshire. |
| He was hit by another vehicle and several other cars then collided, police said. | He was hit by another vehicle and several other cars then collided, police said. |
| The southbound carriageway has been closed near Doncaster, between junctions 3 and 2. | The southbound carriageway has been closed near Doncaster, between junctions 3 and 2. |
| The closure has caused three-mile (5km) tailbacks and diversions are in place, the Highways Agency said. | The closure has caused three-mile (5km) tailbacks and diversions are in place, the Highways Agency said. |
| The carriageway is expected to remain closed until 16:00 GMT. | |
| A police spokesman said: "Drivers are urged to avoid the area and delay journeys if possible as the diversion route is likely to be very busy." | A police spokesman said: "Drivers are urged to avoid the area and delay journeys if possible as the diversion route is likely to be very busy." |
| No other motorists were seriously injured. | No other motorists were seriously injured. |