Car fire breaks out on M275 in Portsmouth

On the M275 southbound at junction one for Tipner, a vehicle has caught fire.

The cause of the blaze is unknown, but lane one has been blocked by the incident.

Hampshire County Council’s road management system, ROMANSE, confirms that traffic is currently unaffected.

More to follow.

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