Two lanes on M27 blocked after crash

Lanes one and two are blocked on the eastbound carriageway at junction 8 for Bursledon, due to a road traffic collision.

It is currently unknown how many vehicles are involved, but delays are already queuing up.

Highways England tweeted: ‘There has been a traffic collision on the M27 eastbound between the slips at junction 8.

‘Traffic officers and free recovery are on scene dealing. Please approach with caution.’

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More to follow.

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