Motorists travelling along the A27 near Emsworth are being advised to check traffic updates following recent collisions in the area and ongoing roadworks affecting key routes between Hampshire and West Sussex.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary issued a witness appeal on Monday after a two-vehicle collision on the M27/A27 eastbound section above Portsbridge roundabout on Saturday, October 17. Three people sustained minor injuries in the crash.
Police are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage to help establish the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Police Appeal After Two-Vehicle Collision
According to police, the collision was reported at approximately 10:58 a.m. on Saturday. The vehicles involved were a light grey Range Rover and a blue Hyundai.
Three people suffered minor injuries. The crash also damaged roadside barriers and a lamppost, requiring road closures to allow repairs to be carried out.
Officers have appealed to anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant dashcam footage from the area around the time of the collision to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting reference number 44260510325.
Previous Crash Near Emsworth
A separate collision involving two cars was reported on Main Road in Southbourne, near Emsworth, on Friday, October 9. The incident caused partial road blockage and traffic queues between Southbourne and Emsworth.
A police update published on October 12 said the collision had been reported at approximately 10:55 a.m. No injuries were reported, and police said they were not seeking further information in that case.
There is no confirmation that the earlier collision is connected to the October 17 incident.
A27 Roadworks and Closures
Drivers should also be aware of scheduled maintenance on the A27 near Emsworth and Langstone.
National Highways has announced overnight closures and diversions as part of bridge safety improvement works. The programme includes westbound restrictions between Emsworth and Langstone, with further overnight work scheduled during the week beginning October 19.
These planned closures are separate from the reported collisions and may cause additional delays for commuters and other road users.
Latest Update
As of Monday, October 19, police were appealing for witnesses following the October 17 collision near Portsbridge roundabout. Three people sustained minor injuries, and repairs were required to damaged roadside infrastructure.
No confirmed report of a new fatal collision specifically in Emsworth on Monday was identified in the available information. Motorists should check official traffic alerts for the latest conditions before travelling.
