Motorist died after crash on the A3(M) near Waterlooville, police confirm
A PERSON has died following a crash on the A3(M) earlier today, police have confirmed.
A collision between two cars and a lorry closed the A3(M) at Junction 3 for Waterlooville at 11.42am today.
The road has only been reopened in the past hour, but Hampshire Constabulary has confirmed that one of the car drivers died at the scene.
A spokesman for the police force said: ‘We’re appealing for information following a fatal collision on the A3(M) this morning.
‘Despite best efforts of the emergency services, the driver of one of the cars was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger from the same car has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.
‘Next of kin have been informed and are being support by specialist officers.’
Police are now appealing for anyone with information about the collision to come forward – especially if they have dashcam footage.
Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101, quoting the reference number 44210149298.