Police car is mangled in a crash with a BMW outside Portsmouth Naval Base blocking M275
and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565
The incident took place shortly before 10.45am at the junction of Mile End Road and Princess Royal Way – near the Trafalgar Gate entrance to the dockyard.
Pictures from the scene show a marked police car with a mangled bonnet blocking the M275 northbound, having smashed through the railings by the traffic lights.
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Hide AdA black BMW, also involved in the collision, has blasted through the metal railings by the pedestrian crossing, with the car suffering significant damage to its rear end.
The collision has partially blocked the M275, restricting access into the naval base.
Paramedics and police are currently at the scene and diverting traffic.
Meanwhile, Portsmouth City Council has warned motorists to avoid the area and to expect delays for anyone heading out of the city.
More details to follow.
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