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

The 52-year-old from Medway died at the scene after a green Scania articulated lorry collided with another vehicle.

The victim had stopped on the hard shoulder following the breakdown of a car, and was not inside his vehicle at the time.

The crash happened between junction 5 for the M26 and 4 for Orpington at around 6.15am.

A 42-year-old man from Gravesend was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and has since been released pending further inquiries.

The road was closed for several hours, causing gridlock on the motorway.

All lanes had reopened by 2pm, but drivers are still facing lengthy queues.

Witnesses who have not yet spoken to police are asked to call police on 01622 798538 quoting reference DM/212/17.