DRIVERS are facing delays after crashes on the M3 and M27.

The incident on the M27 happened near junction seven on the westbound carriageway at about 6.45am and has left the outside lane blocked.

Traffic is building back as far as junction nine for Whiteley and delays are anticipated.

There is also traffic on the M3 is both directions after a crash near junction 12.

Drivers are facing delays from Winnall roundabout southbound and from the M27 link roads heading north.

It is not known if anyone has been injured in either crash.