One lane remains shut on the M3 this morning after a three-vehicle crash snarled traffic between junction 13 (Chandlers Ford) and junction 12 (Eastleigh). Long delays are reported, with jams backing up to junction 7 on the M27 westbound.
Crash Causes Chaos on M3
The collision involved a flatbed recovery truck, two cars, and a van, sparking a major emergency response. Police, fire crews, and ambulance teams quickly rushed to the scene just before 10am.
Emergency Crews Battle Oil Spill
Hampshire Fire and Rescue confirmed they were called at just before 10am to tackle the two-vehicle crash. Two fire engines from Eastleigh attended, making the scene safe after dealing with a significant oil spill from the broken-down truck. Crews cleared the site by 10.30am.
Six Patients Treated, Two Taken to Hospital
South Central Ambulance teams deployed a Hazardous Area Response team, two ambulance crews, and officers following the crash at 9.48am. Six people were treated on-site:
- Four patients were treated at the scene and released
- A man was rushed to Royal South Hants Hospital
- A woman in her sixties with serious injuries was taken to southampton/" title="Southampton" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Southampton General Hospital
Highways England has enforced a hard lane closure to clean up after the oil spillage, causing ongoing delays for commuters this rush hour.
