A Person has fallen from a Bridge across the A3 in Portsmouth

The A3(M) northbound and South bound is currently at a complete standstill following a serious police incident near Junction 5 at Bedhampton, just outside Portsmouth.

Traffic has been brought to a halt since around 10:45am, with eyewitnesses reporting a heavy police presence, emergency services on scene, and an air ambulance landing nearby.

Multiple sources, including local residents and motorists, suggest that a person may have fallen or jumped from a bridge overlooking the carriageway. Bedhampton Road, which runs above the A3(M), is also reportedly closed off by police.

💬 “Thoughts with them and the family. Be patient people. Your day won’t be as bad as theirs,” wrote one witness on Facebook.

National Highways confirmed the road is expected to remain closed until at least 12:15pm, with lane closures in place and delays already exceeding 60 minutes.

Air Ambulance Deployed

Witnesses have confirmed that Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance attended the scene, landing near the motorway to support paramedics from South Central Ambulance Service.

Current Traffic Status:

• A3(M) Northbound CLOSED at J5

• Southbound traffic moving slowly

• Diversions are in place via local roads, though congestion is building through Waterlooville and Leigh Park.

Police have not yet issued a formal statement, but local updates indicate that the incident involved a person on the bridge, with unverified claims from social media that the individual may have been found deceased.

Diversions & Advice:
Drivers are urged to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. Motorists are being turned around or held in place by traffic officers and police units while investigations continue.

This is a developing story, and we are expecting a statement from Hampshire Constabulary shortly.

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