M27 reopened after four injured in a three car collision between Park Gate and Southampton
FIRE crews from Cosham and Fareham have been scrambled to a three car collision on the M27 between Park Gate and High Town.
The eastbound carriageway of the motorway was closed between junction 8 near High Town and junction 9 in Park Gate as emergency services responded to a collision at 6pm this evening.
Emergency services have reported four casualties as a result of the incident.
According to a tweet from an account run by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, fire crews were mobilised to assist the extraction of an individual from a vehicle.
The tweet continued: ‘@Fareham17, @Cosham23 and @Redbridge53 have attended a road traffic collision on the M27 east, between Windhover & Park Gate. Three vehicles involved, 4 casualties, 1 person extricated by fire and rescue service.’
The road was reopened at 8pm.
Police and the ambulance service have been contacted for further information.