A3M partially reopens following 'fatal incident'

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal incident on the A3M near Bedhampton.

Emergency services were called to the carriageway between junctions 4 for the Purbrook Interchange and 3 at Cosham on Thursday morning following reports a woman had fallen from the bridge on Purbrook Way.A woman in her 50s from Hayling Island was pronounced dead at the scene.Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.The part of the road between junctions 4 and 3 was closed in both directions. The southbound carriageway has now reopened.Police say the northbound carriageway is still closed and will remain so for at least the next couple of hours.

A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We apologise for any inconvenience but we hope that people will understand that we need to investigate thoroughly and will always work with our partners to ensure closures are lifted as soon as possible."Officers are working to establish the full circumstances surrounding what happened, and they are now appealing for witnesses to come forward."Were you driving in the area at the time? Did you see a woman on Purbrook Way between 7.15am and 7.20am today?"If you think you have any information that may help our enquiries, then please get in touch by calling 101, quoting 44220513133."