One Injured & Driver Arrested After Collision
A female passenger traveling in a car has been taken to hospital for treatment and the driver of the other vehicle has been arrested on suspicion of impaired driving, following a collision early this morning [Nov 15] in Southampton.
A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, police and other first responders were dispatched to a two-vehicle collision involving a car and a minibus on South Road near the entrance to Southampton Princess in Southampton.
“Details remain limited at this time. However, it is believed that a female passenger traveling in the car was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment of injuries that are considered potentially serious.
“Preliminary information suggests that both vehicles were traveling in a westerly direction when the car slowed to navigate road construction. The minibus reportedly struck the rear of the car. The minibus driver has been arrested on suspicion of impaired driving.
“Motorists are advised to expect delays on South Road. Traffic diversions have been put in place at Horseshoe Road and Harbour View Drive. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is urged to contact police on 211 at the earliest opportunity.”
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That road obstruction has been a dangerous hazard for weeks.
No excuse, but that “road construction” has been “under construction “ for way too long.