Warning after BMW loses control in standing water on M3

MOTORISTS are being warned to drive to ‘the weather conditions’ after a car lost control on the M3.
By Matthew Mohan-Hickson
Published 8th Mar 2020, 13:32 BST
Updated 8th Mar 2020, 13:32 BST
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Hampshire Road Policing issued the warning after a black BMW crashed into the barrier at junction 13 on the motorway today.

Motorists are being reminded to drive to the elements and not the speed limit.

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In a tweet, the office said: ‘Please drive to the weather conditions and not the speed limit!

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‘This vehicle lost control on standing water on #M3 junction 13 Eastleigh.

‘No injuries but a path of destruction left behind on the hard shoulder. Barrier did its job.’

Portsmouth has experienced spells of heavy rain throughout the day so far.

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This car lost control on standing water on the M3. Picture: Hants Road Policing via TwitterThis car lost control on standing water on the M3. Picture: Hants Road Policing via Twitter
This car lost control on standing water on the M3. Picture: Hants Road Policing via Twitter

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