M3 Traffic: Man dies after falling from motorway bridge as Hampshire route reopened
M3 reopens after police led incident
The M3 has reopened following a police led incident where a man died at junction 12.
The route was closed for more than nine hours after initially shutting at 4am this morning (October 12). Emergency services rushed to the southbound route to investigate what happened.
A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: “Officers were called at 3.29am this morning (Monday 12 October) following reports that a man had fallen from the bridge on Allbrook Way, Eastleigh, onto the M3 at junction 12.
“Emergency services attended, but sadly the man was pronounced dead at the scene. A collision involving two vehicles also occurred following the incident. The man's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.”
There have been delays of 40 minutes on the M3 after it was reopened, according to National Highways, with four miles of congestion.
The traffic authority posted online: “Update 6: M3 in Hampshire within J12 Eastleigh. The road has now reopened following an earlier police led incident. Residual delays of 40 mins and 4 miles of congestion on the approach. Have a safe onward journey.”
When the closure happened, police said: “The M3 southbound is currently closed at junction 12 whilst we are dealing with an incident.
“Please follow diversion routes and we will update when the road has reopened.”