A MAJOR Hampshire motorway is closed after a person plunged from a bridge in a rush-hour incident.

The M27 westbound is closed at junction 5 Southampton Airport following the incident, which happened near junction 3 at about 6.30pm.

South Central Ambulance Service medics rushed to the scene in two ambulances and a rapid response vehicle.

A police statement said: "The motorway is closed after somebody fell from the bridge. Motorists are advised to avoid the area."

Anyone with information can contact Hampshire Police on 101.