Man and woman killed in crash on the M3 involving three lorries and a car
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Words and photos by Michael Seymour, Andrew Napier and Stuart Martin
Police have interviewed a man under caution after two people died in a crash involving three lorries and an Audi on a Hampshire motorway.
A man and a woman died as a result of the collision, which took place on the M3 (northbound) inbetween junction ten for Winchester at Bar End and nine for the A34 at Winnall at around Ten.30am on Monday, causing tailbacks of more than five miles.
Two of the lorry drivers also sustained minor injuries; one was taken to Southampton General Hospital and the other was taken to the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester.
Now Hampshire Constabulary is appealing for anyone with dash cam footage or information about the crash to come foward.
A 63-year-old man had been interviewed under caution by police in connection the collision, and was released under investigation.
On Monday, officers closed the motorway in both directions inbetween junctions ten and 11, but the southbound carriageway reopened at around 11.45am. It was closed to permit the air ambulance to land.
One lane of the northbound carriageway was opened shortly before 2pm, but the inwards and middle lanes remained closed for around eleven hours while the recovery and clean-up operation took place.
Highway England confirmed the road has reopened shortly before 10pm on Monday evening.
At its peak, there were delays of almost two hours opening up back towards junction thirteen for Eastleigh (northbound).
Traffic in and out of Winchester was also affected by delays. Drivers faced:
- 40-minute delays northbound on Otterbourne Road;
- 30-minute delays inbound on St Cross Road/Southagte Street;
- 20-minute delays Badger Farm Road inbetween St Cross Road and the Pitt roundabout;
- 40-minute delays on A34 southbound from Three Maids hill to junction nine M3.
Sergeant Mark Furse, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This was a very serious collision which led to the deaths of two people.
“Officers spent a excellent deal of time at the scene conducting enquiries, but would now like to appeal to the public for any assistance.
“We would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision and the events leading up to it, but would also like to view any dash cam footage that passing motorists may have been able to film.
“If you think you can help us, please call us instantly.”
Specialist officers will be supporting the families of the man and the woman who died.
#M3 Northbound – Remains CLOSED at J10/A31 #Winchester due to serious RTI, approx one hour twenty mins delay from J13/A335 #Eastleigh. AVOID. pic.twitter.com/9DcTzzNzrR
Anyone with information about the crash is urged to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting 44170212966.