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Crash Sees Emergency Services Called To Downs Road

What's been described as a potentially 'life-threatening' crash by police, has led to a call for emergency teams to the Downs Road at the Knighton junction this afternoon (Wednesday).

The incident, involving a Jeep and Ford, occurred at 2.31pm.

Hampshire Constabulary issued a statement shorty before 5pm confirming it is now being treated as life changing or life threatening.

The road is expected to be closed for some time, with drivers asked to avoid the area as traffic has come to a standstill.

A spokesperson for the Hampshire Constabulary said:

"We were called at 2.31pm with reports of a collision on the Downs Road at the junction with Knighton Shute, involving a Jeep and a Ford Fiesta.

"Hard road closures are now in place and the road is expected to be closed for some time.

"This is due to the incident being treated as life changing / life threatening."

Hampshire Constabulary says it will issue further updates in due course.

*UPDATED

*Police have now said the incident is not being treated as life threatening or life changing.

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