Portland Beach Road re-opens after fatal collision

Portland Beach Road re-opens after fatal collision (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

The road onto Portland has reportedly re-opened after a fatal collision this morning.

Portland Beach Road was closed at around 8.30am after a man in his 30s was fatally struck by a lorry.

His family have been informed.

The road was closed in both directions for several hours to allow for emergency services to safely deal with the scene.^[1]

This resulted in long tailbacks both into Wyke Regis and Portland.

Travel Dorset states: "Earlier accident investigation work on A354 Portland Beach Road both ways between The Wildlife Centre (Portland) and Ferrymans Way (Weymouth).

"The road re-opened around ten minutes ago. It was closed since this morning following a serious crash involving a lorry and a pedestrian."

References

1. ^{^} The road was closed in both directions for several hours to allow for emergency services to safely deal with the scene. (www.dorsetecho.co.uk)
2. ^{^} Man in his 30s killed in collision with lorry on Portland Beach Road (www.dorsetecho.co.uk)