A HAMPSHIRE road was closed for more than three hours following a crash.

Emergency services rushed to Mortimers Lane between the junctions of Winchester Road and Knowle Lane in Fair Oak just before 11am this morning.

Motorists were advised to avoid the area until the closures were lifted.

Police closed the road and remained on site until just before 3pm today.

In a post on Facebook, Eastleigh Police said: "We're currently dealing with a collision in Fair Oak on Mortimers Lane, between the junctions of Winchester Road and Knowle Lane.

"Officers are on scene and the road is currently closed.

"As such, we advise motorists to avoid this area until closures have been lifted - we will endeavour to keep you updated at a later stage around this.

"Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work at the scene."

The road has now been fully reopened.