MOTORISTS faced delays after a vehicle fire on the M3 this morning.

The incident happened on the southbound carriageway between junction 12 for Chandler's Ford and junction 13 for Eastleigh at about 9.30am.

All lanes of traffic heading southbound were being held due to the incident.

A map by travel information service Romanse showed very slow traffic from Eastleigh back towards Winchester, and drivers were advised to check their route before travelling.