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Mystery body found beside motorway after crash

Richard Wood
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Police are investigating after the body of a man was found beside a motorway near Byron Bay in Far North NSW.

Events began at 7.15pm yesterday when emergency services were called to the M1 Pacific Motorway, near Billinudgel, after three cars crashed into a motorcycle.

A member of the public told officers they had found a body believed to be the male rider nearby.

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Police are working to identify the body of a man found near a crash on the M1 in Far North NSW. AAP

The man is yet to be formally identified.

Three drivers were taken to hospital for mandatory testing, and a crime scene was set up.

Police crash investigation experts were called and began an investigation.

All vehicles were seized for forensic examinations.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

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