M3 closed between Eastleigh and Winchester following the concern for welfare of a man
The M3 was closed this morning as police responded to the concern for welfare of a man on a bridge.
The motorway was closed on Sunday, September 21 between junction 11 and 12 as police responded to an incident.
A man was spotted on the wrong side of the railings on a bridge. Officers attended and the man came on the right side of the railings and is now receiving the appropriate care.
A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: “We were called at 6.24am today, September 21, to a concern for welfare after a man was seen on the wrong side of the railings on a bridge above the M3.
“Officers attended and a road closure was put in place. The man came back to the right side of the barrier and is receiving the appropriate care.”
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