POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a serious crash between a HGV and a car.

The incident happened last night on the A34 southbound around half a mile from Sutton Scotney services. 

The busy dual carriageway was closed overnight while police attended to the incident.

Hampshire Constabulary has issued an appeal for any witnesses.

A spokesman said: "The collision, which involved a car and an HGV, took place on the southbound carriageway approximately half a mile from the Sutton Scotney Services.

"If you witnessed this collision, please call us on 101, quoting incident 833 of today's date (Monday 11 November).

"We will be in a position to provide further updates/information at a later stage."