M27 Chaos as 4×4 Flips Over in Collision with Van
Police shut down the M27 eastbound near Ower this afternoon after a dramatic crash left a 4×4 Mitsubishi Shogun flipped onto its roof. The vehicle collided with a red LDV van just after junction 2, shortly before 2pm.
Emergency Crews Rush to the Scene
Firefighters from Redbridge, Cosham, Eastleigh, and St Mary’s raced to the wreck. They secured the overturned 4×4, which thankfully had an untrapped driver. The injured driver was handed over to police and South Central Ambulance Service for care.
Traffic Nightmare as M27 Closes
Officials closed the eastbound on-slip and all three lanes, sparking huge delays. Recovery teams battled to clear the scene, forcing snarled-up traffic for miles.
Roads Reopen After Recovery
UPDATE: All lanes have now reopened after vehicles were shifted onto the hard shoulder. Drivers are urged to stay alert and report any info on the crash to Hampshire Roads Policing via 101.
