Fareham man arrested after teen left with life-threatening injuries

The A272 <i>(Image: Google Maps)</i>
The A272 (Image: Google Maps)
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A Fareham man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a teenager was left with life threatening injuries.

The crash happened on the A272 near Winchester at around 3.10am on Saturday, August 15, and involved two pedestrians.

Police have confirmed that both were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

An 18-year-old woman suffered life-threatening injuries.

A police spokesperson said that a 42-year-old man from Fareham has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

He remained in police custody at the time of writing.

The A272 remains closed while police continue to investigate the circumstances around the crash.

The A272 is a key east-west route through Hampshire, running from Winchester towards the Sussex border.

No other information about the incident or the condition of the victim have been released at this time.

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