Two lanes of the eastbound M27 have been shut tonight after a single-car crash near Fareham. The chaos unfolded between junctions 11 and 12 when a black Peugeot 306 reportedly aquaplaned before flipping multiple times.
M27 Crash Brings Traffic to a Dead Stop
Debris litters the carriageway, causing a complete standstill. Emergency crews raced to the scene as contractors battled to clear the wreckage. A specialist recovery vehicle was called in to right the overturned Peugeot.
Driver Treated and Removed by Ambulance
Paramedics treated the driver at the scene before rushing them to hospital. Police and Highways England worked hard to clear debris and manage the growing traffic jams on the busy motorway.
Update 8:50pm – M27 Fully Reopened
After hours of delays, all lanes on the eastbound M27 reopened at 8:50pm, easing the heavy congestion that had snarled traffic in the area. Motorists are urged to drive cautiously as recovery work wrapped up.
