M27 accident: Cause, How it happened, Deaths, Casualties, Location, Effect And Updates
Overview
On Wednesday, shortly after 12:30 GMT, a devastating three-way collision occurred on the M27 near Southampton Airport. The incident involved the following vehicles:
- Mercedes lorry
- Nissan Juke
- Also Volkswagen Polo
Fatalities and Injuries
- The lorry driver, a man in his 30s, tragically lost his life at the scene.
- A woman in the Nissan Juke sustained minor injuries.
- The trio in the Mercedes lorry, all of no fixed abode, also remain in the hospital.
- Two men (aged 32 and 37) and a woman (aged 40) have also been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Traffic Impact
- The westbound carriageway of the M27 remains closed between Fareham at Junction 9 and also Junction 5.
- A gantry was damaged during the incident.
- Traffic diversions are in place, directing vehicles off the motorway at Junction 9 onto the A27.
Appeal for Witnesses
- Hampshire Police urge anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage to come forward.
- If you also have relevant information, please contact the authorities.
Details:
- The crash occurred near Junction 5 on the westbound carriageway of the M27.
- The lorry driver (a man in his 30s) was pronounced dead at the scene.
- A gantry was damaged during the incident.
- Also The lorry caught fire several hours after the crash.
Two men (aged 32 and 37)
One woman (aged 40), all of no fixed abode.
- A woman in the Nissan Juke suffered minor injuries.
- The motorway remains shut westbound between Fareham (Junction 9) and Junction 5.
