“Long delays” are being reported on the M27 after a crash left a lane blocked.

The incident happened on the A31 westbound close to junction 1 on the M27. Delays are stretching back to junction 2 of the M27.

AA Traffic News said: “Long delays and lane closed due to crash on A31 Westbound from M27 J1 (Cadnam) to A31 (Fritham / Emery Down Turn Off). Congestion to Almost back to J2 M27.

“Severe delays of 23 minutes and delays increasing on M27 Westbound between J2 A36 (Romsey / Totton) and A31. Average speed five mph.”

Meanwhile, a crash has also been reported nearby on a separate road. The AA added: “Road closed and queueing traffic due to crash on A337 Shrubbs Hill Road Northbound from Beechen Lane to A35 High Street.”

The A31 westbound was also closed on Tuesday following a serious crash around 5pm that led to two-hour delays for drivers.