Man dies after car plunges off motorway into river

The incident happened at about 6.30am this morning.

The River Don on the A1, Doncaster Google Maps Google Maps

A MAN HAS died after the car he was driving plunged from a motorway and into a river in Yorkshire, England.

The accident happened at about 6.30am on the A1 road in Doncaster. The car in question left the road and entered the River Don.

The man’s body has since been recovered, according to South Yorkshire police.

UPDATE: Body recovered from car in River Don, #Doncaster https://t.co/vxeKx4ng40
— South Yorkshire Police (@syptweet) March 28, 2016

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Officers are currently dealing with an incident on the A1M northbound J36-37. Drivers advised to avoid the area - https://t.co/ZkQYMNgIfW
— South Yorkshire Police (@syptweet) March 28, 2016

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While formal identification has not yet taken place, it’s understood that the man’s family have been informed.

Police officers remain at the scene while underwater search teams are on hand to assist with the recovery operation.

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