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- 🚙 A incident has occurred on a major road into Southampton
- 🚙 The road affected is Bitterne Road West which leads to Northam Bridge into the city
- 🚙 Emergency services are at the scene of the incident
- 🚙 Hampshire Police have been approached for more infomation
One Southampton resident who walked past the scene of the crash said: "I'm not quite sure what happens it does look like a nasty crash.
"The issue is that drivers come tearing down Bitterne Road West and crashes like this are not uncommon.
"I hope that everyone involved is safe and well."
The city council has confirmed that the road is now back open and the crash has been cleared.
Bitterne Road West Jct Quayside Road the earlier incident has now cleared.@SouthamptonCC
— Southampton Travel (@scchighways) July 3, 2024
Police have placed warning sings on Bitterne Road West to warn drivers.
Traffic is currently coping well on Bitterne Road West, with only one lane open on each carriageway to allow drivers to past through the area of the crash.
A spokesperson for the police said: "We were called at 10.22am to a collision involving two cars on Quayside Road. No injuries have been reported."
Hampshire Police has confirmed that no injuries were reported in the crash.
There is a large amount of broken bodywork on the road from the crash, as well as the pavement.
Police on scene are clearing away the debris. The two cars that appear to be involved are a Toyota Hilux and a Volkswagen Polo.
This is the scene on Bitterne Road West this morning.
Two cars have crashed at the junction with Quayside Road with long tailbacks.
The road is under lane restrictions while emergency services attend the incident, according to Southampton City Council
Southampton City Council are warning residents to avoid the area on X.
Bitterne Road West Jct Keyside Road an incident has occurred, and the road is currently under lane restriction whilst emergency services attend. Please approach with caution and plan your journey if using this route@SouthamptonCC
— Southampton Travel (@scchighways) July 3, 2024
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Live updates are to follow.
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