Pedestrian Dies On M25

A man has died after being hit by a lorry on the M25 in Kent.

Police say the collision happened on the clockwise carriageway between J3 Swanley and J4 Orpington at 3.30am today.

The motorway was closed for around eight hours for investigation work and reopened just before midday. A diversion was put in place but there were queues and delays of around 30 minutes through the morning rush hour.

Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call Pc Jamie Woodhams at Kent Police on 01622 798538.