Man in his 20s dies after horror crash on the A3 which saw five others taken to hospital - one with life threatening injuries

The incident happened just before 6.30pm on Tuesday, March 4 with the three vehicles colliding southbound on the A3 just before the Hindhead Tunnel. The man in his 20s was one of the drivers and he was pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been made aware.

An air ambulance was in attendance with a woman in her 30s taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and four other men in their 20s suffering serious injuries.

The Hindhead Tunnel was closed overnight in both directions as an investigation was carried out. Police are now calling for any witnesses to come forward.

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A Surrey Police spokesperson said: “We’re appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A3 in Hindhead last night. The road was closed in both directions overnight whilst emergency services responded to the collision. Both carriageways have since reopened.

“We are asking anyone who may have witnessed this collision to get in touch. We are also seeking CCTV, dashcam, or helmet cam footage that may have captured all or part of this incident.

“If you have any information that might assist our investigation, please contact us quoting PR/45260025052.”

Information can be provided to Surrey Police via its 24/7 online chat service or online form at www.surrey.police.uk, or you can call 101.

The police advise you can also contact Crimestopper anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or by completing their online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

It is the second fatal collision near the Hindhead Tunnel in a matter of weeks following the death of Michelle Devine, 43 and her 7-year-old daughter Theia on February 19.