MOTORISTS are facing traffic tailbacks after a crash on the M3 near Winchester this morning.

One lane of the M3 northbound is blocked following the crash, which happened near Winchester services at Shroner Wood, near kings Worthy, at about 7.20am.

It is not known if anyone is injured but delays are building in the area back towards junction nine at Winnall.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Hampshire Police on 101.