Major Crash Shuts Key Road Near M27
Police have shut a huge stretch of the eastbound carriageway between the A338 and the M27 this lunchtime following a serious crash. The closure comes as accident investigators scramble at the scene.
Emergency Services Rush In
Multiple emergency units, including the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, raced to the spot where a vehicle veered off the road between Cadnam and Picket Post. Authorities warn the road could stay closed for hours.
Two Injured, One Airlifted
A Hampshire police spokesman confirmed: “The road was shut for around three hours this morning while officers dealt with the situation. Traffic was diverted at Ringwood.”
A man and a woman were hurt in the crash and rushed to hospital. The man was airlifted with head injuries. The woman suffered broken bones.
More updates to follow.