M27 fatal crash: Motorway between Fareham and Southampton fully reopened after horror crash and repairs
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The westbound route between junctions nine and five were shut off since February 21. Repairs were out to the gantry following a collision between a lorry, Nissan Juke and Volkswagen Polo shortly after 12.30pm on Wednesday.
The lorry driver, a man in his 30s, died at the scene despite the best efforts of the emergency services. Three people, a 32-year-old man, a 37-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman, all of no fixed abode, have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
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Hide AdThey were taken to hospital. A motorway gantry was damaged following the collision, with the lorry also catching fire. National Highways organised a diversion route, with huge tailbacks being caused while the repairs took place. The motorway has now been fully reopened.
The transport body said: "The lane 1 (of 4) closure that remained on the #M27 westbound between J7 (#HedgeEnd) and J5 (#Southampton) has been lifted. All lanes are fully open on the carriageway. Traffic flowing well in the area. Have a safe journey."
M27 fatal crash - Portsmouth and Hampshire traffic blog
Key Events
- Junction 9 to 5 on the M27 westbound remains closed.
- A Mercedes lorry driver in his 30s died at the scene of a horrific crash yesterday - involving a Nissan Juke and Volkswagen Polo
- The gantry was left damaged, the lorry caught fire and three people have been arrested by police
M27 remains closed
HCCTT reports that the M27 westbound between junctions five and nine remain shut following the horrific crash yesterday.
National Highways say motorway could reopen
National Highways said the M27 could reopen at 9pm this evening.
Responding to a motorist on X, they said: "Hi Hannah, we're potentially looking at reopening at approximately 21:00."
National Highways has confirmed the busy Hampshire motorway between junction 9 and 5 is now fully open and "flowing well" after being closed for a day and a half. https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/crime/m27-motorway-reopens-after-gantry-is-removed-at-site-of-fatal-crash-4530193
M27 fully reopens this morning
National Highways reported at 5.32am this morning that the M27 was fully reopen.
They said: "The lane 1 (of 4) closure that remained on the #M27 westbound between J7 (#HedgeEnd) and J5 (#Southampton) has been lifted. All lanes are fully open on the carriageway. Traffic flowing well in the area. Have a safe journey."