LIVE: Road closure on M275 lifted after emergency services respond to fatal crash

Road closures along the M275 have been lifted after emergency services responded to a fatal collision.

A closure was put in place on the northbound carriageway of the M275 shortly before 7.30am this morning (May 2) between Church Street Roundabout and junction 2 (Rudmore Roundabout) following a crash.

Police officers, paramedics and fire crews attended, with officers now confirming a motorcyclist in his 30s, from Waterlooville, sadly died at the scene.

A spokesperson for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said: “Following the earlier serious road traffic collision on Kettering Terrace, Portsmouth, and subsequenet road closures, we can confirm that all roads have now reopened.Thank you again for your patience and understanding while we were responding to and dealing with this incident.”

A spokesperson for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said: “Southsea and Cosham firefighters were called shortly after 8.30am this morning to assist police colleagues on Kettering Terrace in Portsmouth following a road traffic collision involving one motorcycle. Crews made the scene safe before returning to station at 9.15am.”

Due to the road closures and events being held in the city, including Comic Con and a match between Pompey FC and Birmingham City FC, there are long delays.