M27: Motorbike rider dies at scene of 'serious accident' between junctions 11 and 12 for Portsmouth

A motorbike rider has died at the scene of a “serious accident” on the motorway this morning.

Police and paramedics rushed to the scene of the crash on the M27 at 6.39am. The man in his 60s was pronounced dead at the scene between junctions 11 and 12 on the eastbound carriageway.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary have issued an appeal, urging witnesses to come forward with dash cam footage. A force spokesperson said: “Police were called at 6.39am to a report of a collision on the eastbound carriageway between junctions 11 and 12.

“This involved a white Triumph motorcycle and the motorcyclist, a man in his 60s, was sadly confirmed deceased at the scene. The carriageway has been closed eastbound between junctions 9 and 12 and is likely to be closed for several hours so please avoid the area at this time.

“The westbound carriageway remains open. As part of our ongoing investigation, we would like to speak to anyone who witnessed this collision and anyone with relevant dash cam footage.

“If you have any information, please call 101 quoting reference 44260508127.”

Traffic delays of up to 90 minutes have been reported on the M27. The AA Traffic Map described the incident as a “serious accident”.

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Recovery units are present alongside police units and ambulances. National Highways South East said: “The M27 eastbound in Hampshire is closed between J9 (Whiteley) and J12 (Portsmouth) due to a serious collision.

“At around 6.45am this morning Hampshire Constabulary advised National Highways that traffic had been stopped eastbound due to a serious collision involving a motorcycle. Shortly after 8am, police advise they had amended the closure from J9 to J12.

“National Highways have dispatched units and are currently on scene assisting police. Traffic within the closure has now been released and the closure is expected to remain in place for several hrs while police carry out investigation work.”

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