ONE lane of the M3 is closed in both directions between J6 at Basingstoke and J7 at Dummer following a collision between a car and a lorry.
The closure is expected to cause disruption until at least 4pm on Thursday, July 7.
AA Traffic News is reporting that the incident involved a collision between a car and a lorry travelling northbound, and going into the central reservation.
#M3 #Basingstoke - Lane 3 in BOTH DIRECTIONS is CLOSED between J7/A30 #Dummer and J6/#A339 #Basingstoke due to an RTI southbound, heavy delays in both directions building. pic.twitter.com/eJ5I4Wm0WU
— ROMANSE (@ROMANSE) July 7, 2022
A South Central Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "The incident occurred around 1.40pm and fortunately the van driver only sustained minor injuries and we were able to treat them at the scene."
The Gazette has contacted Hampshire Constabulary for comment.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated as we receive further information.
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