Police have offered an update in the fatal M27 crash, that resulted in the death of a 36-year-old lorry driver from Salisbury, Wiltshire.

New details regarding those involved in the M27 crash, that saw the motorway closed for more than 36 hours, have been released by police.

The force is continuing to appeal for information after three people were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

It has also now come to light that two of the suspects have also been arrested for drink driving – and one of the two has also been arrested for drug driving.

A spokesperson for Hampshire constabulary said: “We were called shortly after 12.30pm on Wednesday, February 21, to reports of a serious multi-vehicle collision at junction five.

“The collision involved a Mercedes lorry, Nissan Juke and Volkswagen Polo.

“Sadly, the driver of the lorry, a 36-year-old man from Salisbury, Wiltshire, was pronounced dead at the scene. His family are being supported by specially trained officers.

“As a result of the collision, the westbound carriageway between junctions 9 and 5 was closed for a considerable amount of time while National Highways assessed the damage to infrastructure.”

The arrests made:

A 32-year-old man from Yapton, Arundel, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and of drink driving.

A 40-year-old woman from Littlehampton was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, of drink driving, and of drug driving.

A 37-year-old man from Littlehampton was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

All three have since been released on bail until May 21 while enquiries continue to establish the circumstances that led to this collision.

The spokesperson continued: “We are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the collision. Anyone with information or relevant dash cam footage should call 101 quoting reference 44240076451.”