Man aged in 40s pronounced dead on hard shoulder of M27, police confirm

Officers were called at 8.45am to a report of a man who was on the hard shoulder of the M27 westbound, near junction 2. A lane was closed off between junction 3 and 2 while the incident was being dealt with and to allow emergency crews access. Live travel service Romanse reported delays for drivers at the time.

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Hampshire police has now confirmed a man aged in his 40s died at the scene. A spokesman said: ‘Emergency services attended, but the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been informed by officers. The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.’

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