The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary has issued an appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage after a road traffic collision in Portsmouth on 5 February 2026. Officers are asking anyone who saw the incident or who has relevant video to come forward to help establish exactly what happened.
The collision has added to disruption in a city already affected by major planned roadworks. Portsmouth City Council has a southbound closure on Eastern Road (between Burrfields Road and Hayling Avenue) to facilitate Southern Water sewer repairs; the TTRO came into effect on 4 January 2026 and is scheduled to last for around eight weeks, with diversion routes in place. Southern Water’s updates confirm the work involves relining a burst sewer and that the works are likely to cause delays in the area.
Work on the M27 Junction 10 improvement scheme is also affecting travel in the wider area. The multi-stage upgrade to Junction 10 (managed by National Highways and local partners) has required temporary closures and surveys that have reduced spare capacity on nearby routes and contributed to congestion.
Police say they are working to clear the scene quickly to reduce the risk of wider gridlock on Portsmouth’s main roads. Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by calling 101 or by using the force’s online reporting options (consult the Hampshire Police website for the specific appeal page and any case reference to quote).
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