SOUTHAMPTON, UK – A major traffic incident is unfolding in Southampton after a lorry overturned and crashed onto its side underneath the Redbridge flyover, causing significant road closures and lengthy delays for motorists. The incident, which occurred on what is already a notoriously congested route, is compounding travel misery for commuters in the west of the city.
Emergency services are currently at the scene of the crash, which has forced the closure of key roads leading to and from the Redbridge roundabout. The full extent of any injuries is not yet known.
Hampshire Constabulary has urged drivers to avoid the area and seek alternative routes as they deal with the developing situation. The overturned heavy goods vehicle is obstructing a critical artery for traffic heading towards the M271 and into the city centre.
Live Updates:
12:00 AM (Fri, Jun 20): Recovery of the overturned lorry is expected to be a complex and lengthy operation, likely to extend into the early morning hours. Motorists are advised to plan for significant disruption to their Friday morning commute.
11:30 PM (Thu, Jun 19): Unconfirmed social media reports suggest the lorry may have been carrying a substantial load, which could complicate the recovery process. Officials have yet to confirm the contents of the vehicle.
10:45 PM: Traffic remains at a near standstill on approach roads to the Redbridge roundabout. The incident’s knock-on effect is being felt on the M271 and surrounding local roads, with drivers reporting delays of over 30 minutes. The closure is exacerbating pre-existing traffic woes in the area, which has been plagued by disruption from a burst water main and a large sinkhole in recent days.
10:15 PM: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, alongside South Central Ambulance Service, are confirmed to be in attendance. There is still no official word on the condition of the lorry driver.
9:50 PM: The Daily Echo, a local news outlet, first reported the incident, confirming that a lorry had crashed onto its side beneath the Redbridge flyover.1 Initial reports indicated that emergency services were en route to the scene.
This is a live and developing story. More updates will be provided as they become available.
