A MAN has died in a road traffic incident on the A303 near Micheldever earlier this morning.

As previously reported, a car overturned off the road into a ditch shortly after 7.30am and long delays are expected on the A303, A34 and M3.

Police have confirmed that there were two people travelling in the car, a male driver and a female passenger.

The man has died and police are currently contacting his next of kin.

The female passenger has been taken to hospital with injuries that are not thought to be life-threatening.

Officers are investigating the scene and the eastbound carriageway of the A303, between the A34 and M3, is expected to remain closed throughout the morning.

If anyone witnessed the incident or has any information, contact the Roads Policing Unit at Whitchurch police station by calling 101.