Man killed in crash involving BMW and Ford Fiesta on M27

The crash happened at around 1.15pm between junction 2 and 3 on M27 westbound carriageway.

A black BMW 330E collided with a white Ford Fiesta and the central reservation barrier, and then left the road and collided with the nearside verge.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services and members of the public who stopped to help, the driver, a 35-year-old man from Bradford, was pronounced dead.

His family have been made aware and are being supported by specialist officers.

Police are now appealing for witnesses of this crash to come forward.

If you were in the area at the time, and perhaps you saw the cars shortly before 1.15pm, please report online via police website or call 101 quoting reference 44230323927/Operation Brae.

Officers are particularly looking to speak to anyone with relevant dash cam footage.

The M27 was closed between J2 and J3 for approximately four hours while specialist officers conducted enquiries at the scene.

Police also thanked all those diverted or inconvenienced by the closure for their patience and co-operation.