Appeal for witnesses following collision on M27

A 55-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs.

It follows reports at 9.40pm yesterday (Saturday 4 May) of a white van driving in an eastbound direction on the westbound carriageway and three separate vehicles subsequently in collision with one another.

A passenger in one of the vehicles suffered a fractured ankle during the incident.

We are appealing for information from anyone who was driving along the M27, between junctions two and three, at the time.

If you witnessed anything, or have any dash cam footage which could assist in our investigation, please contact 101 and quote incident number 44240187340.

You can also report online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, below;

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The arrested man has since been released under investigation, pending further enquiries.