ONE person died and two others were seriously injured in a collision between a lorry and a New Forest Council vehicle early today.
The accident happened at 5.50am just to the west of the Ashurst camp site on the A35. The road was closed and police launched an investigation.
Emergency services dashed to the scene and firefighters from Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst and Southampton freed one of the casualties from the council vehicle, which was described as a light goods vehicle. It was believed to have been stationary at the time of the accident.
He and two others were then rushed by ambulance to Southampton General Hospital, but it was later confirmed that one person had died.
Diversions were set up to limit congestion as early-morning tailbacks began building up.
Police have appealed for information from anyone who saw the accident.
Call 0845 045 4545
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