Horror as man dies after being hit by lorry on M25 hard shoulder in Essex

After being struck by a lorry on the M25’s hard shoulder in Essex, a man has passed away.

Following the incident between Junctions 29 and 30 near Upminster and Thurrock, there are significant tailbacks.

Around four in the morning on Sunday, an HGV struck two male pedestrians who were standing on the side of the motorway, according to the Metropolitan Police.

The two were treated by officers who arrived with paramedics from London Ambulance Service.

One victim passed away at the site in spite of their best efforts. The other man is still in the hospital, although it’s unclear what’s wrong with them.

According to National Highways, an automobile was a part of the collision.

“The M25 in Essex is closed clockwise between J29 and J30 due to a collision involving a lorry and a car,” a spokeswoman stated.

Road closures are being assisted by National Highways traffic cops and contractors, while investigations are being conducted by Metropolitan Police.

“Be prepared for the road to be closed all morning.”

Scotland Yard went on: “On Sunday, September 8 at 03.56am, police were alerted to the scene of a collision between a lorry and pedestrians standing on the hard shoulder of the M25 clockwise between J29 and J30.

Two guys were treated by officers who arrived with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service.

“One of the men – no further specifics – died at the spot despite their best attempts.

Road closures are in effect as police conduct investigations.

“There have been no arrests made.”

Please report any witnesses or dash cam footage to 101 or tweet @MetCC with the reference CAD 1299/08SEP.

In Greater Manchester, a truck has collided with a bridge for the second time on Monday. In Littleborough, Rochdale, the railway bridge on Halifax Road has been struck by an HGV.

Between Todmorden Road and Canal Street, the road has been blocked while emergency personnel handle the situation. Network Rail is currently inspecting the bridge. Following the collision, the driver was fined, according to Greater Manchester Police (GMP).

In just a few hours, there has been another collision of this kind in the area. An HGV crashed this morning on Briscoe Lane, at the intersection of Miles Platting and Newton Heath, after colliding with a low bridge.

The road was stopped for many hours while paramedics and police responded to the site. The driver had also been reported, according to GMP.

GMP Traffic posted the following on their X, formerly Twitter, page in reference to the Littleborough collision: “Another road, another HGV, another bridge.”