Crash on Lordswood Road leaves three hurt; police seek witnesses
Emergency services responded to a two-vehicle collision on Lordswood Road in Southampton at about 9.15am on 27 July. The incident involved two cars and resulted in three people being taken to hospital or treated by paramedics.
Police say the vehicles were an orange MG4 driven by a man in his 30s and a silver Nissan Qashqai driven by a man in his 70s. Both drivers sustained what are described as serious injuries and were taken to hospital. A four-year-old child, who was a passenger in the MG4, received minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
What happened and what police are asking
Officers have carried out enquiries at the scene and are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have captured relevant footage on dash-cam, to get in touch. The investigation is ongoing and enquiries are being made to establish the circumstances leading up to the crash.
"Anyone with information is encouraged to contact authorities on 101 or through their website using reference 44260360533."
- Time of collision: around 9.15am on 27 July
- Vehicles involved: MG4 (orange) and Nissan Qashqai (silver)
- Casualties: two adults with serious injuries; one child with minor injuries
Local impact and next steps
Collisions on busy routes such as Lordswood Road can cause significant disruption for local traffic and worry for nearby residents. Police enquiries typically include interviewing witnesses, examining vehicle damage and gathering any available video footage to reconstruct the sequence of events. The reference number provided by officers — 44260360533 — should be used when giving information.
| Person | Vehicle | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Man in his 30s | Orange MG4 | Serious — hospitalised |
| Man in his 70s | Silver Nissan Qashqai | Serious — hospitalised |
| Four-year-old child | Passenger in MG4 | Minor — treated at scene |
Anyone who saw the collision, has dash-cam footage, or any other information that could assist officers should contact Hampshire Constabulary on 101 or submit details via the force website, quoting the incident reference 44260360533. Providing timely witness accounts can be crucial to establishing what happened and helping to prevent similar incidents in the future.
