A busy road was closed after a multi-vehicle crash.

Police officers were called to Burgess Road near the junction with The Avenue after 11pm last night.

It followed reports of a crash involving a Peugeot 206 and a Fiat 500.

Officers described the crash as a “minor injury collision”.

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The spokesperson from Hampshire Constabulary added: “Burgess Road was initially closed while police dealt with the collision, however, was reopened a short while later.”

Motorists were warned about the closure on social media site X, with the city council’s travel team urging people to avoid the area.

The post read: “Emergency services have closed Burgess Road between Butterfield Road and The Avenue while in attendance.

“Please plan your journeys.”