40-minute delay and two lanes closed on M27 after accident

Two lanes have been shut on the M27 this afternoon after an accident.
By Kieran Davey
Published 30th Sep 2019, 17:20 BST
Picture: Highways England/TwitterPicture: Highways England/Twitter
Picture: Highways England/Twitter

Lanes one and two are closed westbound between junction 7 at Hedge End and junction 5 at Eastleigh.

Traffic information service ROMANSE said that drivers should expect delays of up to 40 minutes.

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Traffic officers from Highways England are at the scene diverting traffic.

It is the second accident to occur on the motorway so far today.

Two people were taken to hospital earlier after a crash involving a lorry between Fareham and Portsmouth this morning.

More to follow.

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