A Wiltshire woman has been arrested after ‘driving the wrong way along a motorway’.
The 79-year-old, from Wilton, was apprehended by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constbaulary at home following the incident on Tuesday (29 October).
Officers responded to reports of a silver Honda Accord driving the wrong way along the eastbound carriageway of the M27 between junctions 1 and 2 at around 7.40pm.
The vehicle – which had its hazard lights activated – continued on the wrong side of the road onto the A31 travelling through the New Forest, before leaving the dual carriageway.
Investigations led police to an address in Wilton, where the suspect was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.
She has been bailed until 29 January 2025, while further enquiries are carried out.
A spokesperson for the force said: “We are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after a vehicle drove the wrong way on the M27.
“Anyone who saw this vehicle, or captured it on Dash Cam, from junction 2 of the M27 to Stoney Cross between 7.39pm and 7.45pm is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44240471597.
“Alternatively, you can submit information by going online to https://orlo.uk/RCWUH“
