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| Road closed after fatal collision | Road closed after fatal collision |
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| A road closure has been put in place on the M3 in Hampshire following a fatal collision in which a motorcyclist died. | A road closure has been put in place on the M3 in Hampshire following a fatal collision in which a motorcyclist died. |
| The accident, which involved several vehicles, happened near Winchester just after 0100 BST on Friday. | The accident, which involved several vehicles, happened near Winchester just after 0100 BST on Friday. |
| Part of the road has been closed at junction 11 on the southbound carriageway and diversions are due to remain in place until lunchtime. | |
| The northbound section of the road has been reopened, but police are warning motorists to avoid the area. | The northbound section of the road has been reopened, but police are warning motorists to avoid the area. |
| 'Serious disruption' | 'Serious disruption' |
| The motorcyclist is thought to be a man in his 20s from Eastleigh. | |
| A second person was taken to the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester suffering from shock. | A second person was taken to the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester suffering from shock. |
| Police say the southbound carriageway is likely to be shut throughout the morning while officers investigate and clear the scene. | Police say the southbound carriageway is likely to be shut throughout the morning while officers investigate and clear the scene. |
| Insp Roger Price, of Hampshire police, said: "Due to the number of vehicles and drivers involved it is a complicated investigation. | Insp Roger Price, of Hampshire police, said: "Due to the number of vehicles and drivers involved it is a complicated investigation. |
| "There is no doubt that this will cause serious traffic disruption this morning and I would urge drivers where possible to take alternative routes." | "There is no doubt that this will cause serious traffic disruption this morning and I would urge drivers where possible to take alternative routes." |