M3 motorway reopened near Winchester in Hampshire after lorry trailer catches fire

The M3 near Winchester has reopened to traffic this morning after it was forced to close due to a vehicle fire.

Highways England officers and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called out to the westbound side of the M3 at Junction 9 near Winchester in Hampshire due to a lorry trailer on fire.

Drivers were facing short delays, however traffic has since been released, with delays cut down on time for the early morning rush-hour. One lane of the westbound carriageway remains closed as officers await the recovery of the burnt out vehicle, as does the junction 9 slip road.

National Highways: South-East confirmed that the closures are likely to remain in place until tomorrow morning, saying: "These closures will be in place until tomorrow morning as resurfacing works will be taking place overnight."