Motorcyclist killed in M3 motorway crash

A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a multiple-vehicle crash on the M3 southbound this morning (Tuesday, January 29).

The collision happened just before 7am and the motorway is open to traffic on the hard shoulder only between junction 2 at the M25 junction and junction 3 at Lightwater.

The motorcyclist was in collision with a car, and a number of other vehicles have been involved but there are no further injuries.

South East Coast Ambulance (SECAMB) paramedics were at the scene shortly before 7am. 

A SECAMB spokesman said: "We sent two ambulances and a car, however sadly the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene."

Surrey Police is advising motorists to seek alternative routes as traffic is currently backed up on the M3 and the M25 and motorists may face delays of a few hours.