MOTORISTS are facing hour-long delays after a crash on a Hampshire motorway.

A vehicle has overturned on the westbound carriageway of the M27 between junction four and three, near Chilworth, at about 6.45am.

A lane is blocked and there are severe delays on both the M27 westbound and the M3 southbound as a result.

Traffic is being reported as far east as Whiteley and as far north as Winchester.

Drivers are advised to avoid the area.