Major Hampshire road closed in both directions due to vehicle fire

A MAJOR Hampshire road has been closed in both directions following a vehicle fire.

By Fiona Callingham

Published 17th Jan 2022, 14:35 BST

Updated 17th Jan 2022, 14:48 BST

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Short delays are now forming on the A272 following its closure between junctions with the A32 and Winchester Road, near Privett.

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In a tweet traffic monitoring system Romanse said: ‘A272 Privett - is closed in both directions between A32 Gosport Rd/West Meon Hut and Winchester Rd Langrish due to a vehicle fire, short delays.’

Hampshire police told The News: ‘Police were made aware of the fire at 1.16pm this afternoon.

‘Police have attended to help with road closures.’

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