M3 near Winchester to reopen as drivers continue to face 'severe' delays after 'major' crash

A Hampshire motorway has reopened following a major collision which resulted in it being closed for hours today – but traffic disruption continues.
Disruption continues on the M3 this evening. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA WireDisruption continues on the M3 this evening. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire
Disruption continues on the M3 this evening. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Hampshire Police have now confirmed they have left the scene and handed it over to the scene to Highways England to be reopened with Highways England confirming the road has reopened. However motorists can still expect delays of up to an hour until the backlog clears.