TWO men have been arrested after crashing into a tree near Hursley.
As previously reported in a live blog, the B3043 between Hursley and Chandler's Ford has been closed in both directions this morning (Tuesday, July 23) following the crash.
Police have revealed that the driver of the car and a passenger have been taken to hospital after suffering serious injuries.
The two people have also been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after officers located money and drugs inside the vehicle.
A police spokesperson said: "At around 11pm on Monday July 22, officers spotted a vehicle on Bournemouth Road, Chandler's Ford, which they sought to stop.
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"However, this vehicle made off from them.
"A short time later, the vehicle was located having been involved in a collision with a tree on Hursley Road.
"The driver and passenger suffered serious injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment where they remain at this time.
"During a search of the vehicle, officers located a quantity of money and drugs, and both men have also been arrested.
"A 22-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class B drugs, causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to stop for police.
"A 19-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class B drugs."
The police said the vehicle was not being pursued at the time of the crash
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