A man has died after he was hit by a number of vehicles on the A4155 near Marlow this morning.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene by the emergency services after they were called to the A-road between the A4130 and Fawley Court at around 5.30am.

The man has not yet been identified and the road is expected to remain closed for a number of hours while police investigate at the scene.

Officers now want to speak to anyone who may have seen a crash or had to swerve to avoid anything in the road in the early hours of the morning.

Investigating officer, Insp Steve Wakeford of the Joint Roads Policing Unit, said: "I am appealing to any motorists who travelled on the A4155 between Henley and Marlow this morning between 5.15am and 5.45am to contact police.

"I am particularly interested to hear from any motorists who witnessed a collision on the road, saw anything in the road or had to swerve to avoid anything in the road.

"If you have any information please call police as soon as possible on 101 and quote reference number 269 (17/3).

"The A4155 is currently closed between the A4130 and Fawley Court. The road is expected to be closed for a number of hours while a thorough investigation is carried out at the scene to establish what has happened.

"We would urge motorists to avoid the area at this time and we thank everyone for their patience and cooperation."