A man from Chichester has died after a three-vehicle crash near New Alresford.
The collision happened between Bishop’s Sutton Road and Whitehill Lane at around 12:45 last Saturday afternoon.
The 34-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. Five other people were taken to Southampton General Hospital, with two of them described as being in a life-threatening condition.
Three others, a woman in her 30s, a man in his 30s and a five-year-old boy suffered serious injuries but remain in a stable condition.
Sergeant Spencer Wragg, of the Hampshire Roads Policing Unit, said: “I want to thank the members of public who provided first aid at the scene. Even for experienced emergency service professionals, it was a complex scene to be confronted with.
“Our officers were supported by fire and ambulance colleagues, including air ambulances, so I would also like to thank them for their assistance.
“We are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision, so I would ask that anyone who witnessed the incident, or may have seen any of the vehicles just prior to the collision, to please contact us.”
Anyone with information, including dashcam footage, is asked to contact 101, quoting 44250580645, or report online: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
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