Major delays caused by lorry fire

There are major delays in Hampshire after a lorry caught fire near Portsmouth on the M27.

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The lorry fire in Farlington earlier today caused tailbacks for several junctions Credit: Debbie Bell

Traffic is at a standstill past Fareham Credit: ITV Meridian

The lorry fire has caused extremely long tailbacks Credit: ITV Meridian

Smoke from the lorry fire can be seen from across the water in Hayling Island Credit: John Hunt

A large lorry fire is causing chaos after it caught alight in Farlington Credit: Pete Plowman

Firefighters have put out a fire on the A27 in Portsmouth and the driver had a lucky escape.

The third lane is due to reopen shortly.

A lorry on fire in Portsmouth is causing severe delays for motorists - as heavy plumes of smoke are spreading across the road.

Video credit: Pete Plowman

The smoke from the alight lorry could be seen across Portsmouth Credit: Samantha Hart

A lorry fire is causing delays in Farlingon Credit: Mel Herbert

The billowing smoke from the lorry fire can be seen from afar Credit: @UKtravelwatch

Lorry fire shuts M27 Eastbound Credit: Jake Swift

The traffic tails right back because of the lorry fire Credit: @DanRussell84

Smoke is seen billowing across the carriageway Credit: @UKtravelwatch

Cars are stuck on the eastbound carriageway of the M27 Credit: @UKtravelwatch