McLaren super car crashes into tree after losing control on A31 in Hampshire

A warning has been issued to motorists after a supercar crashed into a tree on a road in Hampshire.

By Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Published 29th Dec 2020, 15:55 BST

Updated 29th Dec 2020, 15:56 BST

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The crash involving a McLaren happened on the A31 this morning, Hants Road Policing reported.

Motorists are being warned about the risk of standing water on the county’s roads.

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Hants Road Police reminded drivers that water can cause aquaplaning, which the AA describes as being when a build up of water on your tyres causes them to lose grip on the road and with no traction ‘you could lose control of the car temporarily, and be unable to steer’.

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In a tweet earlier today, the account wrote: ‘Please be careful on the roads this morning.

‘There is still plenty of standing water around, causing a risk of aquaplaning.

McLaren super car crashed into a tree. Picture: Hants Road Policing via Twitter

McLaren super car crashed into a tree. Picture: Hants Road Policing via Twitter

‘Unfortunately the driver of this vehicle found this out the hard way on the A31! Luckily driver was uninjured! Tree 1 McLaren 0.’

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