Traffic chaos on M27 as torrential rain leads to severe delays and ambulances rush to scene
Severe delays are being reported for several junctions on the M27 in hazardous driving conditions as three blue-lit ambulances were spotted.
Drivers heading towards Portsmouth from Southampton at junction 3 are facing a slow journey with traffic crawling along amid torrential downpours and surface spray. Traffic was stationary near junction 5 eastbound with a suspected traffic incident.
Three blue-lit ambulances with sirens were seen ploughing through heavy traffic as drivers attempted to navigate the fierce downpours.
AA Traffic News said: “Severe delays of 18 minutes and delays increasing on M27 Eastbound between J3 M271 (Southampton Docks) and J7 A334 Charles Watts Way (Hedge End). Average speed 20 mph.”