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Teen Driver Taken to Hospital After BMW Hits Central Reservation on A31 Near A338

Police are investigating following a lane closure that caused rush-hour delays.

Overview

  • Police were called at 6.22am to reports of a BMW striking the central reservation on the A31 eastbound near the A338 Salisbury Road at Ashley Heath.
  • The driver, a 19-year-old from Southampton, was taken to hospital and their injuries are not believed to be serious.
  • One lane of the dual carriageway was closed, leading to significant delays during the morning commute.
  • Traffic built up to the Ashley Heath Roundabout, with vehicles moving slowly through the affected stretch.
  • Emergency services, including police and ambulance crews, attended the scene, and enquiries into the collision are ongoing; South Western Ambulance Service has been asked for further information.