MOTORISTS are being told to avoid driving through an area of east Hampshire after a head on crash between a lorry and a van.
Police have closed routes surrounding Horndean Road in Emsworth after a white Nissan Vinette van collided with a white Mercedes lorry, travelling in the other direction.
The man driving the van was taken to Queen Alexandra hospital in Cosham by ambulance with serious injuries.
Police have put closures in place on Horndean Road, Bartons Road, Emsworth Common Road, Whichers Gate Road and Prospect Lane.
The incident happened at around 11.30am and the road closures are expected to remain in place for most of the day.
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