M27: Emergency services rush to help man who fell down motorway embankment near hard shoulder

Police and ambulance crews were scrambled to assist a man walking near a motorway hard shoulder.

Emergency services rushed to the scene on the M27 eastbound between junctions 8 and 9 in the early hours of today (August 6). Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said the male had fallen down the embankment and needed assistance.

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A spokesperson said: “We were called at 12.48am with concerns for the welfare of a man near the hard shoulder of the M27 between junctions 8 and 9. The man reported he had slipped down an embankment.

“He was not seriously injured. Police closed the road while the man was assisted to safety.” National Highways South East reported that an incident took place near the Swanwick area.

A social media statement said medical personnel from South Central Ambulance Service were at the scene. Traffic was halted for a period of time before being released.

“Traffic has been stopped on the #M27 eastbound near #Swanwick between J8 and J9 due to a police led incident,” the statement said earlier this morning. “Police are leading on scene. South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) have also arrived. No delays on the approach currently.”

National Highways said traffic started moving again at around 1.20am.