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28/06/2007
Body find closes M1 near Luton
A stretch of the M1 in Bedfordshire has been closed off after a woman's body was found.
Both south and northbound carriages of the motorway have been closed between junctions 10 and 11 near Luton as the scene is investigated.
It is understood that a pedestrian may have been struck by traffic.
Motorists reported seeing a body on the road shortly after 10am.
No further details are available at the moment.
Police have requested motorists to avoid the area.
(SP)
Both south and northbound carriages of the motorway have been closed between junctions 10 and 11 near Luton as the scene is investigated.
It is understood that a pedestrian may have been struck by traffic.
Motorists reported seeing a body on the road shortly after 10am.
No further details are available at the moment.
Police have requested motorists to avoid the area.
(SP)
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