A34 road where man killed when tree hit car amid Storm Bert is reopened

As reported, police were called at 7.47am after the tree had fallen on a black Mercedes E350 on the A34 southbound carriageway, between Kings Worthy and Winnall - close to the M3. The driver of the car, aged in his 60s, died at the scene.

The road was closed southbound before a lane was later opened as drivers were diverted. National Highways has now confirmed the road is fully open. A post on social media said: “ The A34 southbound has now fully reopened between A272 ThreeMaidsHill and #M3#A272 near #Winnall following an earlier incident. There are no significant delays being reported.”

The Met Office had issued a yellow weather warning which said there was a “danger to life” as Storm Bert hit the region.

A police spokesperson said: “A driver of a black Mercedes E350 - a man in his 60s - was confirmed deceased at the scene. His family have been informed by our officers. A silver Skoda Kodiaq was also damaged but no other injuries were reported.

“Lengthy lane closures have been in place while emergency services work at the scene and we want to thank motorists for their patience.

“We would now like to speak to anyone with information about this incident and particularly anyone with relevant dash cam footage.

“If you have information please call 101 quoting reference 44240510454 or report online at https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/.”