Hampshire traffic: A3 closed in both direction following the death of a man in his 60s

The A3 was shut between Liphook and the Petersfield Bypass on Thursday, June 19. However police have confirmed that the southbound carriageway has now been reopened and one lane of the northbound carriage.

It has now bee confirmed by the police that a man in 60s died after falling from a bridge onto the A3. His next of kin have been informed.

A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: “We were called at around 7am following concerns for a man who had fallen from a bridge over the A3, near Liphook.

Police and ambulance attended where a man in his 60s was pronounced dead. The man’s next of kin has been made aware by officers, and a file will be prepared for the Coroner.”

The circumstances have not yet been confirmed but if you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article you can talk to your GP, phone 111 or text SHOUT to 85258.

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