MOTORISTS in the county were caught in lengthy traffic this morning on two of Hampshire's motorways.

Drivers were caught in jams after an accident on the M3 motorway which involved a Blue Renault Clio and a white Peugeot van.

One vehicle ended up blocking lane three and the other was stuck on the hard shoulder. The collision which happened close to junction 12 northbound was cleared by 8.12am.

Meanwhile on the M27 a broken down Vauxhall Corsa on the slip road caused delays for drivers during rush hour, this was cleared at 9.12am.