Two crashes on M27 between Hedge End and Southampton

National Highways said it is currently dealing with wo separate collisions on the M27 westbound.

This evening, Hampshire Roads Policing Unit shared details of one of the crashes - including a photo. 

Two vehicle RTC on the M27 at #HedgeEnd. As part of our attendence both drivers were impairment tested. Sadly one failed the @DrugWipeUK by providing a positive result for canabis and was arrested. Its not just alcohol we test for at the roadside #Think #ItsNotWorthTheRisk 26004 pic.twitter.com/UDY66AXaW6

— Hampshire Roads Policing Unit (@HantsPolRoads) November 30, 2021

Police attended a crash on the M27 near Hedge End involving a van and a car. 

Both drivers were drugs tested and police have reported that one driver "provided a positive result for cannabis" and was arrested. 

Heavy delays are building on the motorway and surrounding areas.

#Hampshire We are currently dealing with two separate collisions on the #M27 westbound between J8 #Bursledon and J7 #HedgeEnd. 2 lanes (of 3) are currently closed. There is approx. 4 miles of congestion on approach. Please add an extra 30 minutes on to your current journey time. pic.twitter.com/ydXyNw5EeN

— National Highways: South-East (@HighwaysSEAST) November 30, 2021

The crashes are between junction 8 at Bursledon and junction 7 at Hedge End as well as junction 7 and junction 5 at Southampton Airport.

Two lanes are currently closed and delays of up to 50 minutes are building.

UPDATE

The road has since been cleared.