Dog killed by car in M27 crash to leave motorway blocked as traffic held by police

A dog was killed in a crash on the M27 this morning. Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276

As reported[2], the incident happened between junction 10 and junction 9 westbound and led to three lanes being closed as traffic was held by cops. Lanes were then reopened.

Now police have said the crash involved a dog on the motorway. A spokesman said: "We were called at 8.38am to a report of a collision involving a car and a dog on the M27[3] westbound near junction 9. Sadly, the dog has died in the collision.

No other injuries were reported."

Reports suggested the car also hit the central reservation in the collision.

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2. ^ As reported (www.portsmouth.co.uk)
3. ^ M27 (www.portsmouth.co.uk)