THREE people have been killed in a four-vehicle horror smash and an HGV driver has been arrested for "drug-driving."
Police confirmed that two women and a man, all from separate vehicles, died in the fatal crash on the A303 near Andover, Hampshire, yesterday morning.
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Three people have died in the fatal collision near Andover, Hampshire
Cops were called to reports of a collision between a Vauxhall Astra, a Mercedes food delivery van, an HGV and a DAF recovery truck at 8.40am.
A police spokesman said a woman aged in her 20s from Portsmouth, a woman in her 50s from Southampton and a man in his 30s from Southampton died in the crash.
The three people were tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
Their families have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers, police confirmed.
A man, 38, has also been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving and causing death by dangerous driving.
He has been released under investigation while our enquiries continue.
Senior Investigating officer DC Cate Paling said: "We are keen to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision, or the moments leading up to it, particularly anyone with dash cam footage.
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"In the immediate moments after the collision, a small white car with a black roof passed the scene and we believe they may be an important witness who we wish to speak with.
"Anyone who can assist our enquiries should call 101, quoting the reference 44210338980."