Driver dies in road crash in Portsmouth

The collision took place on the Eastern Road early on Tuesday (November 28th)

Author: Ryan BurrowsPublished 28th Nov 2023

A man has died in a crash on the Eastern Road in Portsmouth this morning (November 28th).

Officers were called to a collision at the junction with the A2030 at 5.39am on Tuesday, involving a white Renault Clio and a red Seat Leon.

The driver of the Seat, a 50-year-old man from Southsea, died at the scene.

The road has been closed throughout Tuesday morning, but is expected to re-open around midday.

Hampshire Police have issued an appeal for anyone who witnessed the collision, in particular anyone with relevant dash cam footage, to get in touch.

Those with information are asked to call 101 or report online via the Hampshire Police website quoting reference 44230486163.

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