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.
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, heavy delays of approx 30 minutes, diversion via exit and entry slip.”
AA Traffic News posted: “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.”