A woman has died in a crash on the M25 involving a van and three cars after a police chase – as the incident is referred to the police watchdog. The ‘serious road traffic collision’ occurred at around 4 am on Sunday 4 February, with police stating they had ceased pursuing the van moments before the crash.
The M25 will remain closed between junctions 22 and 25 while authorities handle the aftermath of the collision, which is believed to have wreckage scattered across all four lanes.
Hertfordshire Police said: ‘The M25 remains closed between junctions 22 (London Colney) and 21A (North Orbital Road/St Albans) following a collision at around 4 am this morning.
‘Officers were in pursuit of a van before the van was involved in a collision with three other vehicles. ‘No police vehicles were involved in the collision, and the pursuit had been stood down prior to the collision.
‘A woman has sadly passed away, and her family are being supported by specially trained officers. ‘As a matter of course, the incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.’