M3 traffic RECAP: Two separate crashes spark chaos on major motorway - traffic held
National Highways have urged motorists to "please, plan ahead".
M3: Motorway traffic cameras show congestion following incident
Two separate collisions have prompted long delays on the M3 today. At around 11am, National Highways said traffic was being held on the M3 eastbound between J12 and J11 near Winchester. Emergency services are on scene and recovery is being arranged, they added. Delays of 60 minutes were recorded, as well as five miles of congestion.
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The M3 has now reopened after being briefly closed following two separate collisions.
Motorists faced significant disruption, with congestion stretching for several miles and delays of up to 60 minutes.
Traffic has since returned to normal.
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Delay continues
National Highways said that motorists are still facing a delay of 20 minutes.
National Highways issue update
National Highways has issued an update on X.
Update 2: #M3 eastbound between J12 and J11 near #Winchester All lanes now open following an earlier collision.Residual delays of 20 mins and 4 miles of congestion on the approach.Have a safe onward journey. https://t.co/gD9kh2VOLh
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Lane closure remains in place
Latest image captured from traffic cameras show lane closures still remain in place.
Map showing congestion on the route
Traffic map shows congestion along the route.
Traffic building up on both sides of the motorway
Emergency services are on scene and recovery is being arranged, National Highways said in an update.
How much is the delay?
Motorists are currently facing delays of 60 minutes and 5 miles of congestion which is going back to the M27
What has happened?
Traffic currently being held on the M3 eastbound between J12 and J11 near Winchester due to two separate collisions
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