Breaking: Multi-Vehicle Smash Shuts A3 Hindhead Tunnel Southbound

The A3 Hindhead Tunnel is shut southbound this morning after a nasty crash involving multiple vehicles. Emergency crews rushed to the scene just after 8:30am following a collision between a car and a lorry loaded with fresh fish.

Thankfully, no injuries or trapped victims have been reported.

Chaos Close to Tunnel Entrance

The smash happened roughly 200 metres from the tunnel entrance. Police have slammed on hard road closures. Drivers are being turned back and escorted up the slip road at 123 or the @HighwaysSEAST Twitter feed for live info. For urgent help, call the 24/7 Highways England contact centre on 0300 123 5000.

Highways England is working closely with 1 to clear the scene and get traffic moving again. More updates to follow.

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