Clean-up underway after 16 vehicles involved in crash in Hampshire
The A303 in Hampshire remains closed near Andover
Last updated 8th Nov 2026
A clean-up operation is underway on the A303 in Hampshire near Andover and Thruxton after 16 vehicles were involved in a crash on Saturday night.
It happened at about 8.20pm on the 7th November between the A342 near Andover and the A338 near Cholderton.
Emergency services and highways officers responded to the crash.
All the vehicles involved have now been recovered but the crash led to a significant oil spill on the road which requires extensive specialist cleaning before the road can reopen.
National Highways say the closure isn't causing any major delays though.
National Highways says they will reopen the road as soon as the cleaning, inspection and any necessary repair work have been completed.
It's reported around eight people were treated for minor injuries at the scene and one person with a broken arm was taken to hospital by family members.