ONE lane of a major road in Basingstoke was blocked on Wednedsay afternoon (November 23) after a car hit a lamp post.

A340 southbound at Winchester Road Roundabout was partially blocked, causing delays on the approach.

A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: "We were called at 12.59pm today (23 November) to a report of a single vehicle road traffic incident on Winchester Road in Basingstoke.

"A 54-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving a motor vehicle when alcohol level above the limit."

A340 #Basingstoke - Lane 2 BLOCKED southbound at Winchester Rd Rbt due to RTI, delays on approach. pic.twitter.com/shHrjAFuN1

A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Basingstoke firefighters were called to Winchester Road Roundabout in Basingstoke shortly before 1pm this afternoon after a car hit a lamp post.

"No persons were trapped and HIWFRS made the scene safe before handing the incident over to the police at 1.55pm."