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A31 'fire' leads to 'severe delays' both ways

  • 'Severe delays' have cleared on the A31
  • An eye witness reported seeing a fire on the central reservation
  • Follow our live blog for the latest updates

2:11pm

AA Traffic News is showing that delays have cleared on the A31:

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1:36pm

They also added: "We were called at 1.13pm with reports of a fire along the central reservation on the A31 westbound near Burley. This incident was dealt with by the fire service and Highways."

1:35pm

In A statement, a spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "This afternoon our control team received over 150 calls reporting a fire in the central reservation, carriageway of the A3, Picket Post, just after 1pm.

Crews from Eastleigh and Hightown responded and used five hose reels to distinguish the fire. The incident stop message was at 2pm."

1:33pm

AA Traffic News is showing that traffic is congested between Stoney Cross and Ringwood.

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1:27pm

The Echo has contacted Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service for more details.

1:23pm

An eye witness at the scene has reported seeing a fire on the central reservation.

1:22pm

AA Traffic News is also reporting of 'sever delays' heading eastbound on the A31.

1:22pm

AA Traffic News is reporting: "Severe delays of 16 minutes and delays increasing on A31 Westbound in Hampshire. Average speed ten mph."

1:21pm

'Severe delays' are building westbound on the A31.

1:21pm

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