Four people injured in Eastern Road crash which resulted in major closure during Pompey game

Eastern Road was closed in both directions by emergency services last night (March 16) at 6.45pm following a crash involving a grey Ford Focus, a blue Citroen C3 and a red Alfa Romeo Giulietta .

Police officers have confirmed four people were injured as a result of the incident which saw debris littered across the road, prompting emergency engineers attending the site to clear up ahead of reopening just before 8.30pm.

A 17-year-old boy, who was a passenger in the Ford, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment and later discharged, an 18-year-old man, the driver of the Ford, suffered minor injuries and a 41-year-old man, the driver of the Citroen, and the 37-year-old female passenger in the car ffered minor injuries.

The closure led to heavy traffic on other routes exiting the city with increased football congestion also contributing to a build up of traffic after Pompey’s match against Derby County.

Officers are now asking members of the public who witnessed the collision, the moments leading up to it, or anyone with dashcam footage to get in touch with them.

Anyone with information should contact the police online or on 101 quoting 44260126062. For more information about how to report information to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, click here.