M3 crash causes long delays and closes lanes near Winchester

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According to reports the congestion on the M3 cleared by 9.51pm last night. The motorway remains clear this morning. 

All lanes are now OPEN on the #M3 eastbound within J11 (#Winchester)following an earlier collision.

Traffic is flowing well with no reported delays.

Thanks for your patience. pic.twitter.com/RKy76OUigQ

— National Highways: South-East (@HighwaysSEAST) June 5, 2025

'Seven miles of near-stationary traffic'

Head of News Andrew Napier said there is "Seven miles of near-stationary traffic and, just now, 5.15pm, back onto the M27 slip road.

"The crashed cars have gone (it's in the Twyford Down cutting) and Highways England workers are sweeping up."

National Highways statement: 'Large oil fuel spillage across both lanes'

A spokesperson said: "Lanes 2 and 3 remain closed on the northbound carriageway of the M3 near Junction 11 after a collision, which also caused a large fuel spillage across both lanes.

"Traffic is currently passing the scene in Lane 1, but there are delays of over an hour, with queues stretching back to Junction 13."

Horrific M3 traffic continues to grow

(Image: AA)

Traffic southbound due to people looking at traffic crash

The AA said: "Queueing traffic due to people slowing to look at crash on M3 Southbound at J10 A31 (Winchester)."

Live scenes from the motorway 👇

It's looking pretty packed near J12...

(Image: National Highways)

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Delays on roads off M3 at Junction 11

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National Highways

Lanes 2 and 3 (of 3) are closed on the #M3 eastbound within J11 (#Winchester) due to a collision. @HantsPolice remain working on scene.

There are delays of at least 1 hour on approach. Thank you for your patience. pic.twitter.com/XBc5t5nveL

— National Highways: South-East (@HighwaysSEAST) June 5, 2025

Police: 'Three-car collision'

The police said: "A three-car collision on the northbound carriageway near J11 was reported at 2.14pm.

"No injuries were sustained, but two lanes were closed. Officers handed the scene over to Highways just after 3pm."

Police approached for comment

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary has been approached for comment, which we will bring you as soon as possible.

National Highways reports long delays

National Highways said: "There are currently delays of 1 and a half hours against expected traffic."

(Image: National Highways)

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#M3 Northbound - Two lanes BLOCKED at J11/A3090 #Winchester due to an incident, delays from J12/A335 #ChandlersFord. pic.twitter.com/bbu0ll2TgV

— Hampshire County Council Traffic & Travel (@hantstraffic) June 5, 2025

AA: 'Queueing traffic and two lanes closed'

The AA said: "Queueing traffic and two lanes closed due to crash on M3 Northbound at J11 A3090 (Winchester South).

"Congestion to J12 (Eastleigh). Cameras show lanes two and three (of three) are closed."

M3 crash takes out two lanes

A crash has been reported on the M3, with two lanes closed and traffic stretching from Winchester down to Southampton.

(Image: AA)