M27 SHUT After Person Threatens to Jump from Motorway Bridge
Chaos on the M27 as police slam the brakes on traffic between junctions 5 and 8. Drivers spotted a figure hanging over a bridge and quickly tipped off Hampshire Police, sparking a major motorway closure.
Full Six-Lane Shutdown Causes Major Delays
Officers from Roads Policing swooped in, shutting all six lanes between Eastleigh Airport (J5) and Hamble (J8). Traffic officers from Highways England managed diversion routes, funneling motorists off and back on via slip roads to keep things moving—just about.
Specialist Officers Talk Down Distressed Person
A police spokesman said: “We are working hard to resolve the situation but to ensure the safety of the person and the public, it is necessary to keep the motorway closed.”
Specially trained officers spent tense moments negotiating with the individual perched on the bridge, legs dangling dangerously over the parapet.
“We have officers communicating with the person to reach a safe conclusion, but this may take some time,” the spokesman added. “We’ll keep the public updated and reopen the road as soon as it’s safe.”
Major Disruption as Incident Unfolds
The dramatic stand-off caused traffic chaos as motorists endured lengthy diversions. Highways Agency staff battled to keep diversion routes flowing while police focused on bringing the incident to a safe close.
Stay tuned for updates as Hampshire Police work to end this motorway drama safely.
