A pedestrian has died after being hit by a lorry on the M4, police said.

The force closed all four lanes of the M4 eastbound after the collision occurred at 4.30am this morning (Thursday).

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The motorway remains closed between junctions five (Langley, Staines) and 4B (M25).

Police and Highways England are at the scene and do not expect it to reopen until 12pm at the earliest.

More to follow.