- - A crash has taken place on the M3
- - Drivers are facing major tailbacks on the motorway
- - Hampshire police have been approached for more information
- - Delays are increasing
Hampshire police have explained the cause behind the delays.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "A collision involving four cars near junction 13 was reported at 8.17am. Minor injuries were sustained."
The #M3 westbound between J12 (Chandler's Ford) and J13 (Eastleigh), lanes 2 and 3 (of 3) are closed due to a collision.
— National Highways: South-East (@HighwaysSEAST) May 22, 2025
There is currently approx. 6 miles of congestion on approach, causing delays of 50 minutes above usual journey times. pic.twitter.com/dfEKsJEuGm
National Highways has warned: "There are currently delays of one and a half hours against expected traffic."
AA Traffic News is reporting: "Queueing traffic and two lanes closed due to crash on M3 Southbound from J12 A335 (Eastleigh) to J13 A335 Leigh Road (Chandlers Ford).
"Congestion to past J11 (Winchester South)."
This map shows the extent of the motorway delays.
A National Highways spokesperson said: "There are currently delays of 40 minutes against expected traffic."
These images show the extent of the M3 delays.
A spokesperson for National Highways said: "Road traffic collision
According to National Highways, two lanes have been closed to the M3.
It is understood that a crash has taken place on the southbound lane of the motorway.
Good morning and welcome to our live blog after a crash on the M3.
More updates to follow.
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