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Man dies in crash on M25

BBC Traffic queuing in a single lane to get past a crash on the M25BBC
The carriageway has since re-opened

A man died after a serious crash on the M25 in Kent on Wednesday morning, police said.

National Highways said on X just after 10:00 GMT that the road was closed clockwise between junction three, for Swanley, and four, for Orpington.

Kent Police said: "A man aged in his 50s was confirmed deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed. There are no suspicious circumstances, and a file will be prepared for the coroner."

The carriageway has since re-opened.

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