A quiet evening on the M1 motorway turned to tragedy when a man lost his life after a car was allegedly driven deliberately towards pedestrians in a shocking incident that has left the local community reeling.
The horrific collision occurred near Newport Pagnell in Buckinghamshire, where emergency services rushed to the scene following multiple 999 calls reporting a vehicle striking pedestrians on the motorway.
Emergency Response and Casualties
Thames Valley Police confirmed that despite the efforts of paramedics, one man was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other individuals sustained injuries described as non-life threatening and were transported to hospital for treatment.
A spokesperson for the police force stated: "We were called at around 9.50pm on Saturday to reports that a car had been driven deliberately at pedestrians on the M1."
Ongoing Investigation
Detectives have launched a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The motorway was closed for several hours between junctions 14 and 15 while forensic teams conducted a thorough examination of the scene.
Police have appealed for witnesses who may have seen the events leading up to the collision or have dashcam footage that could assist their investigation.
"Officers remain at the scene and an investigation is under way to establish the exact circumstances of this incident," the police spokesperson added.
Community Impact
The tragedy has sent shockwaves through the local community and among regular users of the busy motorway. The incident has raised serious questions about pedestrian safety on major roads and the circumstances that led to this fatal collision.
Motorists faced significant disruption throughout Sunday morning as the investigation continued, with many taking to social media to express their shock at the nature of the incident.
As the investigation continues, police are working to provide answers to the victim's family and determine what led to this devastating loss of life on one of Britain's busiest motorways.
