A FALLEN tree has blocked part of the M271 motorway as Storm Eunice batters the south.

The inside lane of the M271 is blocked heading northbound near to junction 1 at the Nursling Interchange.

Southampton City Council highway teams are on the scene attempting to clear the lane.

Motorists have been urged to approach with caution.

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