Major Crash Shuts A303 Eastbound Between Andover and Cholderton

The A303 eastbound is completely closed from the A342 near Andover to the A338 near Cholderton following a serious multi-vehicle crash. Eyewitnesses say one car slammed into a tree in the horrific smash.

Emergency Services Swarm Scene

All emergency crews rushed to the scene to help those involved. National Highways contractors are en route to manage the chaos, clear wreckage, and get traffic moving again. Drivers are warned to brace for long delays.

Traffic Gridlock: Diversions in Place

  • Traffic is being diverted onto local roads while cleanup operations continue.
  • Motorists urged to plan extra journey time or take alternate routes.
  • Consider postponing travel if possible to avoid the chaos.

Worse Than Expected: Westbound A303 Now Closed Too

As of 8:21pm, the A303 westbound has also shut from the A342 near Andover to the A338 near Cholderton due to the same incident. Stay tuned for live updates as the story unfolds.

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