A CAR crashed into a set of traffic lights in Hampshire, causing lengthy traffic delays.

A Mercedes hit the lights at the junction of Twiggs Lane with the A326 Marchwood bypass.

The female driver was treated at the scene by paramedics from South Central Ambulance, but she did not suffer any serious injuries.

The crash, which happened at 3.08pm, has left live wires exposed on the lights, and one lane of the Marchwood bypass is closed.

Diversions have been put in place via Twiggs lane until repairs are completed.