Man dies after falling from bridge onto M3 motorway

Summarised from 4 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 12 Oct, 15:57 · Archive

A man died after falling from Allbrook Way bridge onto the M3 near Eastleigh, Hampshire, at 3.29am.

A man died after falling from Allbrook Way bridge onto the M3 motorway near Eastleigh, Hampshire, on 12 October. Police were called at 3.29am following reports of a man falling from the bridge at junction 12. Emergency services attended the scene but the man was pronounced dead.

A collision involving two vehicles also occurred following the incident. The man's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.

The southbound carriageway of the M3 was closed whilst emergency services attended, with traffic diverted via slip roads. The closure lasted more than ten hours, with the southbound carriageway reopening at around 2.30pm. National Highways reported residual delays of up to 40 minutes and four miles of tailbacks on the approach.

Northbound traffic was also affected during the morning rush hour, with congestion stretching to junction 11 near Winchester South. Diversions were in place via the slip roads for many hours, and surrounding routes through Twyford and Hursley saw increased congestion.

How it is being reported

• M3: Man dies after falling from motorway bridge with Hampshire route closed for nine hoursThe man’s next of kin are being supported by specialist officersThe News, Portsmouth · 12 Oct, 15:17
• Man dies after falling from bridge onto M3A man has died after falling from a bridge onto a motorway.Romsey Advertiser · 12 Oct, 15:13
• Man dies after falling from bridge onto M3A man has died after falling from a bridge onto a motorway.Basingstoke Gazette · 12 Oct, 15:13
• Man dies after falling onto M3 from bridgeA man has died after falling onto the M3 motorway from a bridgeSouthern Daily Echo · 12 Oct, 15:11
• M3 Traffic: Man dies after falling from motorway bridge as Hampshire route reopenedM3 reopens after police led incidentThe News, Portsmouth · 12 Oct, 07:28

In this story: Hampshire · Eastleigh · M3 · Allbrook Way · Hampshire Police · National Highways

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