Serious Smash Closes A3 Near Longmoor After Car Overturns
The A3 is shut both ways between the A325 Longmoor and A287 after a multi-vehicle crash turned nasty. One car flipped over, leaving the road blocked and motorists stranded for hours.
Car Hits Power Pole, Ends Up in Ditch
Reports say a car slammed into a pole carrying a massive 11,000-volt power cable before crashing into a ditch. Emergency services rushed to the scene, with fire crews from both Hampshire and Surrey battling the aftermath.
Police Brace for Long Road Closure
Hampshire Constabulary have sealed off both sides of the carriageway. Officers warn the closure could last hours while Scottish and Southern Electric work to fix the downed power lines.
Drivers Stuck for Hours in Traffic Chaos
Many motorists have been trapped in their cars for around two hours. Police are urging drivers to avoid the area and find alternative routes.
Stay tuned for updates as the A3 remains shut amid ongoing emergency repairs.