DRIVERS are facing long delays on the M3 tonight after a crash.

Traffic bosses are warning of delays of up to 40 minutes on the southbound carriageway, near Winchester.

The crash caused all three lanes of the southbound carriageway to be closed near junction 11 following the crash.

Lanes one and two are now open, according to traffic monitoring group, ROMANSE.

However, there are still delays of up to 40 minutes on approach.