SHOCKING photos show the damage to a Stagecoach bus after a crash on a major Hampshire road.
The A31 Alresford Road was closed this morning (July 17) on the westbound side between Rodfield Lane and the Percy Hobbs roundabout.
Photos show a seriously damaged bus but it was unclear whether there were any casualties.
Eyewitness Kristina Fearnley, of Alresford Road, said: “There was, this morning, a terrible traffic accident which temporarily closed access towards Winchester and involved a Stagecoach bus.
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#A31 - Alresford Rd is CLEARED westbound between Rodfield Lane #Tichborne and #A31 Petersfield Rd Percy Hobbs Rbt after earlier RTC, delays gone. pic.twitter.com/PTCJXkm89I
— Hampshire County Council Traffic & Travel (@hantstraffic) July 17, 2024
“This is just one of many horrifying accidents that have occurred on this stretch of road.
Fire engine on the A31, July 17 (Image: Kristina Fearnley)
“I am thankful to hear that there were no fatalities this morning. But it is only a matter of time before there is.”
Hampshire Police, Fire Service and Stagecoach have been contacted for a comment.
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