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Motorbike Rider Dies After 'Serious' M27 Accident - Route to Be Closed for Hours
Police are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage as investigators examine a serious collision that left a man in his 60s dead.
- On Saturday, October 17, 2026, a 66-year-old man from Gosport died following a motorcycle collision on the M27 eastbound carriageway near Portsmouth, prompting authorities to close the road between junctions 9 and 12.
- Hampshire Police launched an investigation into the collision, urging witnesses to come forward with dashcam footage and contact 101 quoting reference 44260508127.
- Motorists faced significant delays of up to 90 minutes as National Highways enforced diversions, instructing eastbound drivers to exit at junction 1 and follow the hollow circle symbol on road signs.
- As police investigations continued, National Highways warned drivers to 'allow extra journey time' while the carriageway remained closed for several hours, though trapped vehicles were eventually released.
- The closure disrupted the Hampshire motorway network throughout Saturday, with authorities advising commuters to avoid the area or delay journeys until emergency services cleared the scene.
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The Independent (US)Drivers warned of delays as M27 closed after motorbike crash
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