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Five in hospital after crash between car and van

BBC A police car has is parked in the centre of a county road with its boot open. There is a light up sign which reads 'Closed' in the boot and a larger blue sign set up in front of the car which reads 'Police Road Closed' next to an orange and white traffic cone. The road is lined by grass and trees in the distance.BBC
The A35 near Lyndhurst is closed following a crash between a car and van

Five people have been taken to hospital after a crash involving a car and a van.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is urging motorists to find alternative routes following the collision near Lyndhurst in the New Forest.

A police statement said it happened at 13:25 BST, and the A35 southbound is closed from Bank.

The A35 northbound is closed from Lyndhurst Road, and Rhinefield Ornamental Drive has also been shut in both directions.

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The force said five people have reported injuries.

It added: "Please find an alternative route if possible and we will update you when the road has been reopened. Thanks for your patience."

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