A MAN has been seriously injured after a crash on the M27.

Police want to speak to witnesses following the incident, which involved a Renault Clio and a Toyota Yaris and happened just after 2pm on Saturday, September 13.

Officers were called to the scene on the M27 westbound between junctions 5 for Eastleigh and 7 for Hedge End.

A man in his 70s suffered serious back injuries and was taken to hospital.

A Hampshire Constabulary statement says: "Officers investigating the exact circumstances of the collision are keen to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the incident.

"They also want to hear from anyone who may have dash cam footage of the incident or of the moments prior to the collision.

"Anyone with information or footage should call 101, quoting the reference 44200352942."

NOTE: Information from Hampshire Police initially stated that the crash happened on Sunday, September 13. Police have now corrected this and confirmed that the crash happened on Saturday, September 12. The story has been updated to reflect this new information.