Car Fire Sparks M3 Chaos Near Winchester
Two fire crews rushed to tackle a suspected car blaze on the M3 near Winchester early this morning (Thursday 5th October).
Firefighters Battle Blaze Just After Midnight
Crews from Winchester and Eastleigh were called out just after midnight to a Land Rover Discovery parked on the hard shoulder. Using a hose reel, they quickly brought the scene under control.
Delays Add to M3 Shutdown Nightmare
The incident happened mere yards from a lengthy M3 closure that saw the southbound carriageway shut for over 11 hours, causing major disruption for commuters.
