Police are appealing for witnesses after a man who crashed into a tree off the M25 died.

The incident occurred near to junctions 6 and 5 just before Clacket Lane services at around 2.40am this morning.

A man in his 20s was travelling towards Kent when his blue BMW left the road and hit a tree. He died at the scene.

Four passengers were also injured, two seriously, and are receiving hospital treatment.

Surrey Police, who are investigating, are urging any witnesses - particularly one who is believed to have stopped - to come forward.

A spokesman said: "We are appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision on the M25 earlier this morning (April 2).

"Officers believe a witness stopped at the scene before police arrived and are looking to hear from anyone who may have information.

"If this was you, or you witnessed what happened, please call us on 101 and quote PR/P18074779."