A car fire on the M27 near Portsmouth led to all lanes being held.

Drivers are being warned of “long delays” following the incident eastbound between junction 11 and 12 around 5pm during rush hour.

All lanes have been “stopped” while traffic is slow the other side as drivers watch the incident.

AA Traffic News said: “Long delays and all lanes stopped due to car fire on M27 Eastbound from J11 A27 (Fareham / Gosport) to J12 M275 (Portsmouth).

“Traffic is slow westbound as they slow to look.”

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All lanes have now been reopened but “long delays” remain.

Police and the fire service have been contacted.

M27 traffic held near Portsmouth after car fire - 'long delays'