Two people have been killed in a crash on the M3 after a car collided with the central reservation on the motorway.

The driver, a 69-year-old man, and the passenger, a 67-year-old woman, were both declared dead at the scene.

The crash took place at the M25 junction, between junctions two and three westbound, early this morning, at around 12.45am.

The carriageway, westbound towards Lightwater, was shut until 12pm and all lanes are now open.

Police are now appealing for any witnesses or dashcam footage of the collision.

If you have any information please call 101 quoting the reference PR/45220077435.

A spokesperson for Surrey Police said: “We are appealing for witnesses after a single vehicle collision on the M3 this morning (20 July), after a car collided with the central reservation at around 12.45am.

“Sadly, the driver, a 69-year-old man, and the passenger, a 67-year-old woman, were both declared dead the scene.

“Their next of kin are aware and are being supported by specialist officers.

“The collision took place between junctions 2 and 3 (westbound towards Lightwater) and the carriageway will remain shut for at least a few more hours.

“The eastbound carriageway has now re-opened two lanes.

“If you saw anything or have dashcam of the collision, please contact us quoting PR/45220077435 via DM or by calling 101.”

They later added: “At 12 noon the road has now been fully re-opened.

“Thank you for your patience.”