Witness appeal following serious A339 collision

We are appealing for witnesses and information after a serious collision on the A339 Kingsclere bypass.

Officers were called to the scene yesterday (1 March) at about 8.20am following reports of a collision involving a grey Tesla Model Y and a black Volkswagen Golf.

The driver of the Tesla, a 48-year-old man from Basingstoke, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital but has since been released.

The driver of the Golf, a 30-year-old man from Tadley, suffered life-threatening injuries and remains in hospital for treatment.

Sadly, four dogs that were in the Golf died in the collision.

Police Constable Mike Elwood of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: “The road was closed for several hours while emergency services dealt with the incident and we would like to thank motorists for their patience.

“We are investigating the circumstances around this collision and would like to speak to anyone who saw the incident or the moments leading up to it.

“We would particularly like to speak to any motorists with relevant dash-cam footage of either vehicle.”

If you have information that could assist us, please call 101 or report online quoting Operation Tidesurge 44230083306.