Police are called to a serious crash on the A1(M) near Stevenage early on Saturday. Authorities respond to reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and two vehicles close to the slip road at junction eight for Stevenage at around 1.20am. One report states the pedestrian is hit by a car while getting out of a broken-down vehicle. The pedestrian dies at the scene, police say. The incident involves two vehicles and occurs on the motorway carriageway area near the junction, prompting an emergency response and disruption for traffic in the area while officers deal with the aftermath. The details of the vehicles involved and the precise circumstances are subject to police investigation. Police appeal for information from anyone who saw what happened and will review accounts and any available evidence to determine how the crash occurred.