A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following a two-car crash on the M3.

Hampshire Constabulary were called just after 10am today, May 2, following reports of a collision between two cars near Junction 6 of the northbound carriageway.

A silver Ford Focus and a grey Audi A5 were involved in the incident, with the driver of the Ford sustaining minor injuries.

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The M3 northbound was closed until approximately 12.30pm due to the collision. A police spokesperson said they 'would like to thank motorists for their patience while we dealt with the scene'.

Police later received reports that the Audi had been seen using the hard shoulder, speeding, and undertaking on the M3 and M27.

The driver of the Audi, a 26-year-old man from London, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink and drugs.

The spokesperson added: "We would like to speak to any witnesses and anyone with relevant dash cam footage of this incident, or the manner of driving of either vehicle in the moments leading up to the collision.

"Anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference 44240183289."