Four cars collided on the M27 this morning after a dog was seen on the motorway.
The pile-up blocked two lanes between junction 8 at Bursledon and junction 9 at Park Gate and caused severe delays during rush hour.
The crash happened after a dog was seen on the eastbound carriageway.
The animal has since been taken to a local vets. No-one has been injured.
A police spokesperson said: "At 08:26 this morning, we were called to reports of a collision involving four cars on the M27 Eastbound between junctions 8 and 9, after a dog was seen on the carriageway.
"The dog has been located and taken to a local vets.
"No injuries have been reported."
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