Slip road reopens after crash on A3(M) at Farlington leaves all lanes blocked as driver flees scene and is hunted by police

AN A3(M) sliproad that was closed this morning – after a crash that saw a fleeing driver hunted by police – has now reopened.

By Steve Deeks

Published 18th Aug 2021, 07:55 BST

Updated 18th Aug 2021, 12:31 BST

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The two-car incident happened southbound on the exit slip at junction 5 Farlington at about 7.30am.

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Travel service Romanse reported there are delays on approach.

Hampshire police roads policing unit posted on social media: ‘Dealing with a 2 vehicle rti at #A3M J5 southbound. One lane re-opened on slip road and recovery on route. One of the drivers has fled the scene and will need talking too in due course.’

A police spokesman added: ‘No arrests have been made in connection with this and officers continue with their enquiries.’

The exit slip has been reopened after the earlier crash, Romanse has reported.

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