M27/A27/M275 traffic: Motorway closed after man dies in a collision

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The M27/A27 interchange remains closed in both directions following a serious collision in Hilsea this morning (Sunday, August 25) in which a man died.

Traffic is being diverted off the A27 and M27 at the interchange at Hilsea.

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Emergency services have been at the scene of a serious single vehicle road traffic incident on the A27, close to the junction for Hilsea, since 10.30am in which a man in his 60s died. The M27 is closed from J12 to the Eastern Road turn off eastbound, this will include the M275 heading into the city and the M275 Northbound. It is closed at the Portsbridge roundabout westbound with traffic diverted from Port Solent/North Harbour.

A statement from Hampshire Police said: "Traffic is being diverted off the A27 westbound at the Hilsea turn off and you cannot join the A27 eastbound at the Portsbridge/Hilsea roundabout. These closures may be required for some time, so please avoid the area and find alternative routes. We will provide further updates as and when we are able to."

The man's next of kin have been informed and the police are appealing for witnesses to contact 101 and quote incident number 0588 of August 25. The incident has led to delays on the eastbound carriageway of the M27 into the city backing up towards Fareham, as well as delays on the A27 back to Bedhampton, and also on the A3(M) southbound up to Waterlooville. There was also severe congestion around the whole of the Cosham area as a result of the diversions.

Currently there is no timeframe for when the interchange will reopen.

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