Witness appeal to M3 collision

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M3 at Lightwater between junction three and two at around 5.15pm on Wednesday 12 September.

A green Volvo HGV tanker carrying a non hazardous load was travelling south on the M3 when it crossed the central reservation, collided with five other vehicles travelling on the northbound carriageway and then overturned.

Several people were taken to St Peters Hospital with minor injuries – whiplash, cuts and grazes and bruising. One man has sustained serious injuries – two broken legs.

The cars involved in this collision were a black Mercedes, a black BMW, a white VW Polo, a silver VW Golf and a grey VW

The M3 was closed in both directions until the early hours of Thursday morning while Police and other emergency services dealt with the scene.

Police are currently continuing their investigation and anyone who witnessed this incident or who has any information should call the Surrey Police Collision Investigation Unit on 01932 569922.

Call 0845 125 2222 for all non-emergency policing matters.

Call 999 if you have a genuine emergency requiring the attendance of the police (eg a crime is in progress or someone is in immediate danger).

Call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you have information about crime and don't want to leave your name.

For up-to-date news see our website at: www.surrey.police.uk

For more details please contact Judy Williams, Divisional Information Officer

E-mail 8228@surrey.pnn.police.uk

North West Surrey Police, Direct Line 01483 655785