Man falls from bridge on M27 as traffic held both ways - police update
A man fell from a bridge off the M27 resulting in it being closed both ways, police have now confirmed.
Traffic was held between junction 9 and 11 after the man in his 20s plunged onto the motorway causing gridlock for drivers.
An air ambulance landed at the scene near junction 9, with police now revealing the man was rushed to hospital with serious but not life threatening injuries. The M27 has since reopened.
A police spokesperson said: “We were called at 8.25am to a report a man had fallen from a bridge over the M27, near to junction 9 for Park Gate. Emergency services attend, with both carriageways closed while they did.
“The man, in his 20s, has suffered serious, but not life-threatening, injuries, and has been taken to hospital for treatment. The road has now re-opened.”
Hampshire Roads Policing Unit said earlier: “We have closed both carriageways on the M27 near junction 9 for Park Gate after a man was found injured just after 8.30am. The closure is to allow emergency services to attend, please avoid the area and use alternative routes. Thank you for your patience.”
AA Traffic News previously said: “Road closed and queueing traffic due to police incident on M27 both ways from J9 A27 Segensworth Link Road (Segensworth / Fareham) to J11 A27 (Fareham / Gosport).
“Cameras show the road is now closed in both directions at around 08:50 whilst the air ambulance lands. “