Motorcyclist, 30, dies in M25 crash

A general view of the M25 clockwise carriageway close to Waltham Abbey. Three lanes of traffic can be seen as well as a slip road leading to the town. Vehicles can be seen heading along the road including on the opposite carriageway.Image source, Google
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The M25 close to Waltham Abbey was closed for several hours following the crash

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A 30-year-old motorcyclist has died following a crash on the M25.

Essex Police was called on Wednesday at about 13:35 GMT to the clockwise carriageway close to junction 26 for Waltham Abbey.

Paramedics were also called but the man riding the motorcycle died at the scene.

The road was closed for several hours while the emergency services worked and an investigation took place.

Officers are appealing for information and dashcam footage.

The force did not say how may vehicles it believed were involved.

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