Appeal for witnesses after HGV overturned on A27

The crash happened on the road between Farlington and Havant at around 4.30pm on Monday.

Hampshire Constabulary have said that a black Ford Fiesta was in collision with a light brown coloured HGV, causing the HGV to lose control and fall over onto its side and block the road.

Both drivers sustained minor injuries.

Officers investigating the collision have conducted a number of enquiries and are now turning to the public for help.

A police spokeswoman said: ‘Were you on the road at time and perhaps you witnessed the moments before the collision? Do you have any dash-cam footage of the incident?

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‘We are also keen to hear from anyone who saw a Burgundy VW Passat with a roof rack that may have been driving erratically before the collision.

‘Anyone with information is asked to phone 101, and quote the reference number 44200196122. Alternatively, you can phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.’

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