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M23 closed northbound following serious crash at Merstham Man dies after being hit by vehicle in M23 layby near Merstham
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Traffic has been queuing on the M23 after a crash on Sunday morningTraffic has been queuing on the M23 after a crash on Sunday morning
Emergency services have been working at the scene of a serious crash which has closed a section of the M23. A man has died after he was struck by a car in a layby on the M23, police have said.
Police said the single vehicle crash happened near Merstham, in Surrey, at about 06:30 BST. Surrey Police said the crash, which happened in Merstham, shortly before 06:30 BST, involved an Audi and the driver of a VW, who was out of his vehicle at the time.
The road remains closed northbound between junction eight for the M25, and the A237 at Coulsden, and is expected to be closed for "several hours", National Highways added. A man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene and his next of kin have been informed, the force said.
A spokesperson said investigation works would be required by the police and that "no re-opening time is currently available". Following the crash, a man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
National Highways said South East Coast Ambulance Service was also at the scene. The M23 has been closed northbound between junctions seven and eight, along with nearby parts of the A23.
A spokesperson said "no re-opening time is currently available".
Traffic is being diverted via alternative routes.Traffic is being diverted via alternative routes.
Surrey Police said it was looking for any information that could assist its investigation.
"We are particularly interested in the movements of a purple Audi Q4 immediately prior to the collision," it added.
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