An 85-year-old man has died after a crash on the M25 near Orpington.

Kent Police were called to the motorway just after 10.15am today (September 21) after the pensioner crashed into the central reservation.

The driver crashed on the anti-clockwise carriageway between Junction Five at Sevenoaks and Junction Four at Bromley and Orpington.

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The road was completely closed after the smash for accident investigation work, causing six-mile tailbacks.

Traffic was on diversion but all lanes have since re-opened.

The driver's next of kin have been informed.

If you knew the man who died, and would like to leave a tribute, email josie.griffiths@london.newsquest.co.uk