M3 SHUT AFTER CAR ERUPTS IN FLAMES NEAR BASINGSTOKE
The M3 southbound is a nightmare this afternoon after a car suddenly burst into flames between Junction 6 and Junction 7 near Basingstoke.
Emergency Crews Race to Blazing Car
Firefighters and police scrambled to the scene as thick smoke darkened the nearby housing estate. The blaze caused chaos on the busy motorway.
Gridlock Worsened by Multiple Incidents
Traffic is crawling, with long tailbacks piling up. The closure is further compounded by a broken-down car transporter blocking a lane on the southbound side.
To add insult to injury, a car crash involving an ambulance near Junction 5 Hook is causing yet more hold-ups.
Guildford A3 Issues Spill onto M3
Drivers trying to dodge the closed A3 near Guildford are flooding the M3, making the backups even worse.
Commuters are warned to expect serious delays. Avoid the area if you can.
