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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 was killed when he got out of his car following a crash on the M18 motorway 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 in his 50s, died after being involved in a collision in South Yorkshire at 07:00 GMT.
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 was closed near Doncaster between junctions three and two until 16:00 GMT.
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."
No other motorists were seriously injured.No other motorists were seriously injured.