A THREE vehicle crash is causing major delays on a Southampton motorway this morning.

One lane of the M271 northbound is closed following the crash, which took place near to junction one for the M27, shortly after 7am today.

Reports are suggesting delays of up to 40 minutes for northbound drivers.

There are also reports of traffic on Lower Brownhill Way, on the approach to the M271.

All three vehicles have now been moved onto lane one of the carriageway and are currently awaiting recovery.