M3 at Winchester reopens after serious crash involving van and lorry

The M3 has fully reopened at Junction 11 for Winchester following a serious collision involving a van and a lorry.

Emergency services closed the westbound carriageway between Junction 9 for the A34 and Junction 11 for Winchester on Tuesday, May 16.

The motorway was shut for around 10 hours, with the closure lifted at around 8.20pm.

National Highways is warning drivers of delays of up to an hour as traffic clears.

The closure also led to delays in and around Winchester, with significant congestion on the one-way system and key routes, such as Romsey Road and Chilbolton Avenue.

Bus services have also been affected in the city, with operators Stagecoach and Bluestar warning of disruption to timetables.

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