Chaos on the M3 near Winchester as a red Renault Megane crashes and ends up facing the wrong way on the entry slip road at junction 9.

Slip Road Shut After Early Morning Smash

At just after 3am, police and Highways England slammed shut the westbound entry slip at J9 after the Renault, carrying two people, left the carriageway. The car came to a halt pointing against traffic — a dangerous mess.

Emergency Crews Rush to Scene

  • Two ambulances scrambled to the scene, alongside a Basic Doctor.
  • One patient was whisked away to southampton/" title="Southampton" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Southampton General Hospital.
  • The second ambulance remains on site as officers clear debris.

Slip Road Closure to Last Until Daylight

The dangerous conditions mean the entry slip won’t reopen until first light. Police and Highways traffic officers are busy clearing the wreckage. Details on the victims’ injuries remain unknown.

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