M27 crash near Southampton causes rush hour delays

Summarised from 3 outlets · 9 reports · Updated 6 Nov, 04:03 · Archive

A non-injury collision on the M27 westbound near Southampton Docks caused delays during Thursday morning rush hour.

A non-injury collision was reported on the M27 westbound at junction 3, near Southampton Docks, at 7.27am on Thursday, November 5. Hampshire Constabulary received the report but did not attend the scene, with National Highways instead managing the incident.

The crash caused significant traffic disruption during the morning rush hour. Traffic built up between junctions 3 and 7, with travel delays reaching up to 13 minutes according to AA Traffic News. At one point, average speeds fell to around 10mph between junctions 4 and 3.

A police spokesperson said: "There was a non-injury collision reported to us at junction 3 at 7.27am, however it does not appear police attended and this was left with Highways."

By 9.37am, delays of 11 minutes were still being reported on the westbound carriageway, although traffic conditions were beginning to improve.

How it is being reported

• M3 and M27 closures Hampshire drivers need to be aware of this weekendSouthampton drivers face more overnight closures on the M3 and M27 this weekend.Romsey Advertiser · 6 Nov, 03:30
• M3 and M27 closures Southampton drivers need to be aware of this weekendSouthampton drivers face more overnight closures on the M3 and M27 this weekend.Southern Daily Echo · 6 Nov, 03:30
• Heavy traffic on M27 towards New Forest - liveHeavy traffic on the M27 westbound has been reported. The traffic appears to stem from the M271 Junction and is causing delays on the westbound road.Southern Daily Echo · 5 Nov, 19:02
• M27 traffic chaos as exit slip 'partially blocked' due to crashThere is slow traffic in the areaThe News, Portsmouth · 5 Nov, 18:10
• Police reveal details of M27 crash that caused rush hour delays this morningPolice have revealed the cause of a crash which led to delays on the M27 during the morning rush hour.Southern Daily Echo · 5 Nov, 10:37
• Drivers warned of heavy traffic and rush hour delays on M27 - LiveDrivers are being warned of heavy traffic and M27 rush hour delays.Southern Daily Echo · 5 Nov, 07:40
• Drivers warned of heavy traffic after crash on M27 - LiveDrivers are being warned of heavy traffic and M27 rush hour delays.Southern Daily Echo · 5 Nov, 07:40
• M27 crash involving lorry and car near Portsmouth sees lane closure as drivers delayedDrivers have been delayedThe News, Portsmouth · 4 Nov, 17:28
• M27 crash leaves two lanes closed causing disruption for driversDelays reported for driversThe News, Portsmouth · 4 Nov, 15:42

In this story: Hampshire Constabulary · National Highways · M27 · Southampton Docks

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