M3: Serious lorry crash on major Hampshire motorway leaves section closed and diversions amid long delays

A serious crash has led to long delays for drivers on a major Hampshire motorway that has been closed. Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276

The crash happened on the M3 northbound near junction 5, which has now been closed with diversions in place. A post from live travel service Romanse said: "M3 Northbound - at J5/A287 #Hook is CLOSED due to an RTC[2], heavy delays of approx 30 minutes, diversion via exit and entry slip."

AA Traffic News posted[3]: "Road closed and long delays due to serious crash, a lorry involved on M3 Northbound at J5 A287 (Hook). Congestion to J6 (Basingstoke / Black Dam Roundabout). Detour in operation - via exit and entry slips.

The road has been closed since around 13:50."

References

1. ^ Visit Shots! now (www.shotstv.com)
2. ^ RTC (www.portsmouth.co.uk)
3. ^ AA Traffic News posted (www.theaa.com)