A MAN has been rushed to hospital following a crash on a major route.

Police blocked the A326 at Netley Marsh following a collision at 7.52am this morning.

Delays of up to 35 minutes were building in the area.

The crash involved a Ford Galaxy and a Transit van, and one man was taken to hospital. 

A spokesperson from Hampshire Constabulary said: "Police were called at 7.52am this morning to reports of a collision on the A326.

"The collision involved two vehicles, a Ford Galaxy and a Transit van.

"The road was closed while emergency services attended the scene.

"It was re-opened at 9.15am. A man was taken to hospital."

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