ALL lanes have now reopened on the M3 after they were closed overnight after a "corrosive liquid spill" following a crash between a car and a lorry.
The lanes were blocked on the M3 northbound between J5/A287, Hook, and J4A/A327, Fleet due to the incident, which was first reported at around 3.30pm on August 10.
Emergency services reported that two people were injured.
A specialist clean up team was called to the scene and hazmat suited staff could be seen.
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A spokesperson for Hampshire police said: “We were called at 1.24pm today (10 August) to a report of a collision involving a car and a lorry on the M3 northbound near junction 5.
“Emergency services remain at the scene.”
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service are also on scene.
Crews were called to a collision on the M3 which left a lorry leaking its cargo onto the hard shoulder.
— Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service (@HantsIOW_fire) August 11, 2022
Two lanes were shut, allowing firefighters wearing gas tight suits to stem the chemical leak from the large vehicle.
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A spokesperson said: "Firefighters were called to a road traffic collision involving a car and a heavy goods vehicle on the M3 earlier this afternoon at 13:24.
"Fleet, Rushmoor and Basingstoke crews assisted with treating two casualties at the scene between junctions 5 and 4a, before they were passed into the care of SCAS.
"Crews remain in attendance making the HGV safe."
Meanwhile, Hampshire Roads Policing Unit reassured the public that they should not be alarmed at hazmat suited staff.
They tweeted: "M3 north J 5 down to 1 lane to facilitate safe working for our Fire and Rescue colleagues at a corrosive liquid spill and HGV crash. Likely long delays as making this safe will take time. National Highways also assisting so that we can resolve asap. Please plan ahead.
"If you see hazmat suited staff as you pass by on M3 assured this is for their safety against corrosive liquid as they work. There is no risk to the public here."
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