M3 crash: Three cars collide causing two lanes to close while drivers on opposite carriageway slow to look

Police have now given details over the collision around 2pm at junction 11 northbound, near Winchester, which led to two lanes being closed. Delays of around an hour have been reported while recovery work is underway to clear the vehicles.

Giving the latest travel information, AA Traffic News said: “Severe delays and two lanes closed due to crash on M3 Northbound at J11 A3090 (Winchester South). Congestion to J12 (Eastleigh) Further delays around Eastleigh, Chandlers Ford, Otterbourne, Twyford, Winchester and surrounding areas.”

Delays are also now taking place on the opposite carriageway as drivers look over. The AA added: “Queueing traffic due to people slowing to look at crash on M3 Southbound at J10 A31 (Winchester).”

A police spokesperson said: “A three car collision on the northbound carriageway was reported at 2.14pm. No injuries were sustained but two lanes were closed. Officers handed the scene over to Highways just after 3pm.”

Meanwhile, there has also been a crash further along the M3. The AA said: “Slow traffic due to crash and earlier crash on M3 Northbound from J6 (Basingstoke) to J5 A287 (Hook).”