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A motorcyclist has died after a crash on the M3 motorway. 

South East Coast Ambulance Service confirmed they attended a serious crash near Lightwater at about 6.15am this morning.

A spokesman said: "Sadly one person, a motorcyclist, was pronounced dead at the scene."

Traffic was at a standstill as two lanes were closed on the M3 motorway northbound.

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Several vehicles were involved in the crash just after the junction 3 slip road near Bracknell. 

Junction 2 of the M3 was also closed causing severe delays. 

The road was fully re-opened several hours later.

Surrey Police said: "We would like to thank everyone for their patience and cooperation whilst officers dealt with the incident and the vehicles were recovered.

"The investigation is ongoing.

"If you have any information or dashcam footage which could help, please contact us quoting incident number P20283987."