POLICE and firefighters attended a crash on the M3 near Eastleigh this afternoon.

The crash happened on the southbound carriageway between junction 12 and junction 13.

Firefighters from Eastleigh and Redbridge attended the crash, which happened around 11.30am.

Two lanes were closed and drivers faced a 40 minute delay heading back towards Winchester.

UPDATE: The crash has now been cleared and delays have eased.