MOTORISTS are facing rush-hour delays after two crashes on the M27.

One lane of the M27 eastbound is currently blocked at junction five for Eastleigh following a collision.

Traffic is building in the area and there is congestion as far back as junction three for the M271.

A lane of the M27 is also blocked on the westbound carriageway between junction 12 for Portsmouth and junction 11 for Fareham.

The crash happened near Portchester and traffic is being reported as far east as Farlington.

It is not known if anyone has been injured.

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