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A man has died after a car smashed into a motorway barrier during a police chase. ‌

The man in his 30s, the sole occupant of a black Mercedes, passed away at the scene on the M62 after colliding with the barrier while trying to take a slip road. ‌

The vehicle in question had failed to stop on the motorway just before 1am, with West Yorkshire Police involved in the chase The Mirror reports. ‌

As a result of the fatal collision , West Yorkshire Police have confirmed the M62 eastbound has been closed after the fatal collision.

Drivers were warned to seek alternative routes as the section of motorway "will be closed for some time yet", police added. ‌

West Yorkshire Police said: "At around 12.52am a black Mercedes C220 failed to stop for police on the M62 eas

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