Significant delays after serious police incident shuts down Gold Coast M1 northbound

POLICE have reopened some lanes on the M1 northbound following a serious police incident on the Gold Coast earlier this evening.

UPDATE 9pm: Some lanes on the M1 are open following the death of a pedestrian at Ormeau this evening, allowing traffic to trickle through.

Traffic is still congested and delays will continue for some time.

UPDATE: The highway is re-opening now, thanks for your patience. 👌

— Queensland Police (@QldPolice) May 17, 2018

Traffic at Upper Coomera @GCBulletin pic.twitter.com/4jRTi7nfqw

— Rhys O'Neill (@Rhys_ONeill_) May 17, 2018

EARLIER:

ALL FOUR lanes northbound on the M1 are shut this evening following the death of a pedestrian.

It is understood police attended the Ormeau area at Exit 49 around 6.10pm and closed all four lanes after a traffic incident.

Traffic jam on the M1 following a police incident this evening. Picture: Kirstin Payne

Motorists were let through one car at a time via Exit 49 and back onto the highway.

There are significant delays.

Witnesses reported seeing a person fall from the overpass and hit by multiple vehicles.

One of the drivers are being consoled by police on the side of the road.

UPDATE: The highway will be closed for AT LEAST a few hours so please avoid the area.

— Queensland Police (@QldPolice) May 17, 2018

Motorists are being urged to take alternative routes as it is expected the lanes will not reopen for a number of hours.

Lifeline: 13 11 14

Pacific Mwy is currently CLOSED in the north bound lanes near Exit 49 due to a traffic incident. Diversion in place, but avoid the area if you can. #qldtraffic pic.twitter.com/oN6KX9ZEY4

— Queensland Police (@QldPolice) May 17, 2018