The M1 has reopened after a man fell from a bridge above the carriageway this morning.
The man fell from the bridge and then a second man who was trying to help him, was hit by a car.
The closure earlier today. Picture: Len Kerswill
The motorway northbound has been closed since around 11am this morning while police cleared the scene and carried out investigations.
Police have confirmed the two men have died.
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