Hampshire traffic: M3 lane closed on junction 9 near Winchester as firefighters tackle lorry trailer blaze

Firefighters are tackling a lorry trailer blaze at junction 9 on the M3 southbound near Winchester this morning. One lane is currently shut.

National Highways South East said traffic was held in the area, but has now flowing again pending the recovery of the vehicle. They first reported the incident at 5.57am. "Traffic has now been released on the #M3 westbound in #Hampshire within junction 9 near Winchester," they added.

"One lane remains closed at this time, pending recovery of the burnt out vehicle. There are no significant delays on approach." Hampshire County Council Traffic & Travel (HCCTT) said delays are building in the area. HCCTT reports: "#M3 Southbound - Lane Closure at J9/#A34 #Winnall due to an earlier lorry fire, delays approx 15 minutes."

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