Officers are now appealing for witnesses to the crash in Eastern Road, Portsmouth. The arterial road was closed in both directions but has since reopened. READ MORE: Police increase patrols in Southampton after drug activity A police tweet said: “Officers have closed Eastern Road, Portsmouth in both directions this afternoon due to a serious five car RTC at midday. “We are appealing for any witnesses to contact 101 quoting 44220264854. The road has now reopened, thank you for your patience while we deal with this incident.” Message from the Editor Thank you for reading this article – we appreciate your support in reading the Daily Echo. Joining the Echo means you get unlimited access to the latest Saints news, features and coverage – all with one advertising site. You’ll also have full access to Saintsplus, your new home for Southampton FC tactical analysis, features and much, much more. Don’t take my word for it – sign up here to see for yourself. Follow the latest breaking news in the Southampton area by joining our Facebook group – Southampton News – Breaking News and Incidents Follow the latest court and crime news in our exclusive Facebook group – Hampshire Court and Crime News
