Lane closed on M27 after crash involving HGV

One lane is closed on the M27 this afternoon after a crash involving a HGV.
The HGV on the M27 near Junction 5. Picture: Highways England/ROMANSE/TwitterThe HGV on the M27 near Junction 5. Picture: Highways England/ROMANSE/Twitter
The HGV on the M27 near Junction 5. Picture: Highways England/ROMANSE/Twitter

Highways England said the third lane westbound between Junction 4 and 5, by Eastleigh, has been shut while they deal with the incident.

Pictures from the scene show a heavy goods vehicle which appears to have collided with the central reservation.

Traffic information service ROMANSE said drivers should expect delays of about 15 minutes from Junction 7 at Hedge End.