UPDATE: The crash has now been cleared. 

HEAVY delays are building after a crash on a main New Forest route. 

One lane has been blocked on the A31 between Stoney Cross and Picket Post. 

The incident took place on the westbound carriageway. 

There are currently delays of 20 minutes heading back towards the M27. 

More to follow. 

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