M27 closed for hours after welfare concern for woman

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 19:31 · Archive

Part of the M27 near Southampton closed for several hours on Saturday after police responded to a welfare concern involving a woman.

Part of the M27 between junctions 1 and 2 near Southampton was closed in both directions on Saturday after police responded to a welfare concern involving a woman. The closure began at around 1pm and caused severe congestion in the area.

Traffic monitoring service AA Traffic News reported delays of almost 30 minutes during the incident, with average speeds dropping to around 5mph. Hampshire Constabulary said the welfare incident was reported at 1pm and was resolved at around 7.30pm.

The woman involved was given into the care of health care professionals following the resolution of the incident.

How it is being reported

• Here’s why part of the M27 was closed down for over six hoursDrivers saw long delaysThe News, Portsmouth · 19 Oct, 18:58
• Police reveal why part of the M27 was closed for hoursHampshire police has issued a statement after part of the M27 was closed for hours near Southampton on Saturday.Southern Daily Echo · 19 Oct, 17:27

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