A CRASH blocked a major Southampton road.

The collision, which happened at about 11.30am yesterday,  caused long tailbacks on Millbrook Road West near the on slip road from Paynes Road.

A Hampshire Police spokesman said: "Three cars were involved in a traffic collision on a major Southampton road this morning.

"Police and an ambulance were called to the scene on Millbrook Road West at 11.33am.

"A Mercedes, Suzuki and a Ford Galaxy were involved in the collision that is causing a build-up in traffic.

"One ambulance was called due to one person involved suffering a minor injury."