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Tragic A3 Crash Kills Young Girl and Woman
23 Feb
Summary
- A seven-year-old girl and 43-year-old woman died in the crash.
- The incident occurred on the A3 southbound near Hindhead Tunnel.
- Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage.
A devastating single-vehicle crash on the A3 southbound carriageway claimed the lives of a seven-year-old girl and a 43-year-old woman. The tragic incident occurred just after the Hindhead Tunnel on Thursday morning, prompting an immediate response from emergency services.
The red Ford Fiesta carrying the two victims reportedly left the carriageway. Both occupants, who were residents of Portsmouth, Hampshire, were sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. The fatalities were confirmed by police today.
Authorities closed the A3 southbound for several hours following the collision to allow for an investigation. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary have since appealed for public assistance. They are urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision or possesses dash cam footage of the incident or its preceding moments to contact them.
Information can be provided by calling 101, referencing 44260083669, or through the Hampshire police website. Motorists were thanked for their patience during the road closure.
