Man seen walking in traffic on Sydney’s M5 freeway dies after police attempt arrest

Police said the man lost consciousness after they deployed pepper spray while struggling with the man near the Moorebank Avenue off-ramp

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A critical incident investigation is under way after the death of a man arrested after he was found wandering in traffic on a Sydney motorway.

Police were called to the M5 at Moorebank about 3.30am on Sunday in response to reports from motorists the shirtless man was walking in the middle westbound lane of the road.