A3 closed southbound following a car crash near Bramshott with Hindhead Tunnel also closed

The busy road, linking Portsmouth to London, is closed between Liphook and Bramshott Common with emergency services on scene after a collision between a car and a pedestrian. The Hindhead Tunnel was also closed.

According to AA traffic reports there were tailbacks northbound to Griggs Green, with the southbound traffic tailback going beyond the Hindhead Tunnel as far as Witley Common after the road was closed in both directions for a time to allow the emergency services access to the scene. The traffic has now reduced with drivers following a diversion towards fareham when travelling southbound.

Hampshire Police said: “We are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious road traffic collision on the A3 southbound carriageway, near to Bramshott, at approximately 2.45pm today (Saturday 5 April).

“The collision involved a Kia Ceed and a pedestrian – a man in his 30s. The man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.

“The southbound carriageway, near to Bramshott, remains closed at this time. We urge people to please avoid the area and find alternative routes.

“We would like to hear from anyone who was travelling along the southbound or northbound carriageways, in the location described, at the time of the collision?

“We would also like to hear from anyone who recalls seeing a man walking along the A3, on either carriageway, from 2.30pm onwards.

“Do you have dash cam footage of the incident itself, or the 15 minutes prior to it? If you can help us, please call 101 and quote incident number 44250148673.

“You can also report online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website - How to tell us about an existing case or report | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary .”

Southbound traffic is being urged to follow the solid triangle diversion symbol visible on local road signs.

• From the A3 Southbound, leave at the Stag Hill interchange (Hogs Back) and join the A31 towards Farnham.
• Continue for approximately 7 miles, to the Shepherd and Flock roundabout.
• Use the 1st exit and continue on the A31 Farnham Bypass.
• Continue to the B3001 junction.
• Cross over this junction to roundabout A31/ A325.
• Take the 1st exit A325 and follow it along its entire length to the Longmoor Interchange roundabout.
• Take the second exit on the roundabout to re-joining the A3 Southbound.

Many drivers have been using the A3 this weekend to travel towards London and north to avoid the motorway closures on the M3 at Basingstoke.