MOTORISTS are facing rush-hour delays after a motorway crash near Southampton.

The collision happened on the M27 eastbound between junction seven and junction eight at Hedge End at about 7.30am.

Traffic is building in the area on both sides of the motorway and one lane of the eastbound road was blocked.

Anyone with information on the crash can contact police on 101.

All lanes were cleared by around 8.20am but traffic remains in the area.