M27 Chaos: Amusement Trailer Jackknifes, Major Delays Hit Motorists!
Eastbound M27 Shut Between Junctions 8 and 9
Police shut the eastbound carriageway of the M27 between Junction 8 and Junction 9 this lunchtime after an amusement trailer flipped and jackknifed. Fire crews from Eastleigh, Hightown, and Fareham raced to the scene just before 1pm to make the area safe.
Driver Escapes Unharmed But Loads of Debris Block Lanes
The driver is believed to have escaped without injury despite the dramatic crash. However, two lanes remain blocked by debris from the overturned trailer, causing serious disruption.
All Lanes Closed, Traffic Banked Up To M3 Interchange
Emergency teams have shut all three lanes, forcing traffic onto the hard shoulder as recovery efforts get underway. Motorists face long queues with jams stretching back as far as the busy M3/M27 interchange.
