Serious collision closes eastbound A27 at Portsmouth

Hampshire Police are currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision on the A27 in Portsmouth.

Officers were called to the scene at 12.10pm and as a result of the incident the eastbound carriageway is currently closed.

The closure starts on the M27 at junction 12 and ends on the A27 at the Eastern Road junction.

Debris on the road is also causing significant delays on the westbound carriageway.

Motorists are urged to avoid the area if at all possible.

Investigators expect the route will be closed for some time.