Fatal crash on the M25

Drivers on Britain's busiest motorway endured long delays today after a section of the road was shut following a two-lorry fatal accident.

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M25 hard shoulder plans criticised

Designers of a scheme to do away with the hard shoulder on parts of the M25 have hit back at critics. We revealed last month (above video) that the Highways Agency wants to let drivers use the shoulder as an extra lane to ease congestion.

The Association of British Drivers called it road-widening on the cheap and "an accident waiting to happen". This was Mike Pearse's report from May.

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M25 closed after crash

Motorists travelling on part of the M25 faced delays during the morning rush-hour following a crash believed to have involved a lorry and a pedestrian.

The motorway has been closed between junctions 3 and 4 in Kent since the collision at 3.30am today, Kent Police said.

The condition of the pedestrian has not been disclosed but drivers were warned to expect disruption on their journeys in the area.

A Kent Police spokesman said: "Emergency services are at the scene of the collision which is reported to have involved a lorry and a pedestrian.

"A diversion is in place but drivers are warned to expect delays."

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