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M27 in Hampshire shut both ways on Saturday over concern for a woman's welfare

Hampshire police said the closure was linked to a concern for the welfare of a woman. Traffic was unable to use the motorway in either direction between Junction 1 and Junction 2 from about 1pm on Saturday. Officers were responding to the incident at the time.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 October 2026 at 6:20

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