A serious road collision near Eastleigh, Hampshire, has left one person dead after an HGV crashed through a barrier on the M3 and fell from a bridge onto the road below.
The collision happened shortly before 11 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, near M3 Junction 14, where the motorway connects with the M27. The lorry reportedly broke through the bridge barrier before falling onto Chestnut Avenue near Chandler’s Ford.
Emergency services were called to the scene, with crews from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, South Central Ambulance Service and specialist responders attending the incident.
The HGV came to rest on its side after the fall. Emergency crews found the driver trapped inside the vehicle, and the driver was later confirmed dead.
The crash caused significant damage and has required a major emergency response. A specialist recovery operation is expected to be needed to remove the HGV from the scene safely.
Police collision investigators and commercial vehicle officers are examining the circumstances surrounding the crash. At this stage, the precise cause of the collision has not been established.
The incident has caused disruption around the M3 Junction 14 area, with motorists advised to expect restrictions and possible delays while emergency crews, investigators and recovery teams continue working at the scene.
The death has brought a tragic end to what appeared to have been an ordinary journey, leaving those affected by the incident facing a difficult period.
Authorities are continuing their investigation, and further details about the circumstances of the crash are expected to emerge as investigators establish what happened before the HGV left the motorway.
This remains a developing incident, and motorists are urged to follow traffic-management instructions and exercise caution when travelling through the affected area.
