Witness appeal after multi-vehicle crash causes delays on A31

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Drivers had been reported to have been at a standstill for two hours. Credit: Twitter

There were delays and heavy traffic following a multi-vehicle crash along the A31 in the New Forest.

Eastbound traffic was stopped on Saturday morning, with long delays and heavy traffic from Burley Services (New Forest) to M27 J1 (Cadnam).

It was after a crash involving a black Mini Cooper, silver Vauxhall Corsa and grey Renault Scenic.

Minor injuries were reported and one person was taken to hospital.

Some drivers were reported have been stuck in traffic for over two hours while emergency services dealt with the incident.

Hampshire police officers were on scene to get the road reopened and to relieve those in the tailback.

Anyone who saw what happened and has not already contacted the police is being asked to call 101 quoting reference 44230367136.