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Woman in her 70s killed in massive crash on motorway involving lorry, two vans and car

A WOMAN in her 70s has died in a horror motorway crash between a lorry, two vans and a car.

Cops have called for drivers who witnessed the tragedy to come forward after the smash on the M25 today.

A woman in her 70s has died in a horror smash on the M25
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A woman in her 70s has died in a horror smash on the M25Credit: Twitter / @SurreyRoadCops

Officers were called to a stretch of the carriageway clockwise between Junction 11 and 12 near Chertsey shortly before 2pm.

They closed all three lanes and the driver of the car was rushed to hospital.

It was confirmed tonight that, despite the efforts of medics, she didn't survive her injuries.

Her next of kin have been informed.

The motorway remained partially closed for several hours.

Motorists were warned to stay away as six-mile queues built up in the area.

One driver caught up in the delays said she'd been stuck in stationary traffic for two-and-a-half hours.

PCs left the carriageway shortly before 10pm, writing on Twitter: "We have finished at the scene of the road traffic collision on the M25.

";Highways just finishing clearing up the debris.

"Thank you so much for your patience."

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In a call for witnesses this evening, Surrey Police said: "We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or have any further information or dashcam footage to contact us and assist us with this investigation.

"If you can help, please contact us quoting PR/P22070020."

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