There were severe 90-minute delays on the M27 following a crash involving a lorry and a van. Heavy traffic was pictured on the westbound carriageway of the motorway, in the Southampton area, between junction 7 and junction 5.

National Highways said there was a significant amount of debris and spillages, and "extensive clear-up" is required. Hampshire Police attended the scene.

The lanes have now been cleared and traffic should soon return to normal levels.

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