Delays easing after M27 blocked off in incident

At Junction 9 for Park Gate, lanes one and two were blocked on the eastbound carriageway heading towards Portsmouth.

Currently it is unknown exactly how many vehicles were involved in the incident.

Traffic is starting to ease off as the incident has now been cleared by the emergency services.

South Central Ambulance Service has been contacted by The News for further information.

More to follow.

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