DRIVERS on a busy Southampton road were forced to brake harshly and swerve to avoid an oncoming car that was travelling in the wrong direction.

A Volvo car with three occupants inside failed to stop and drove the wrong way along the three-lane carriageway of Millbrook Road East towards the Millbrook flyover at around 6.40pm last night.

Police have arrested one person in connection with the incident.

It is not believed anyone was injured.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Sergeant Foster at Southampton Police on 0845 045 4545.