M25 closed overnight in Essex after woman hit by lorry

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Traffic was seen queuing southbound on the M11 approach to the M25 junction on Monday, while the road was not yet fully reopened

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

Essex Police officers were called to the motorway between junction 27 (M11) and junction 28 (Brentwood) just after 23:00 BST on Sunday following a concern for the safety of a woman.

The road was closed in both directions between the two junctions, but the force said the motorway was fully reopened at about 06:00 on Monday.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the police.

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