A FATAL car crash on the M4 has led to police seeking witnesses.

The crash happened around 12.30am this morning between Reading and Bracknell, on the eastbound carriageway between Junctions 10 and 11 on the M4.

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A pedestrian, a man in his forties, was involved in a crash with a HGV and was reported dead at the scene.

No one else was injured, and his next of kin have been informed.

Investigating officer, PC James Baker, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: “I am appealing for any witnesses to this incident to please come forward.

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“Also I would urge motorists who have a dash-cam and were travelling on the M4 in both directions to check footage in case it may have captured what happened.

“You can contact police by calling 101, or making a report online, quoting reference 43200282049.”