THREE people have been injured following a pile-up on a major route.

Police were called to the A31 eastbound at 12.10pm today following a crash involving three vehicles.

The incident happened between the Shell Petrol Station and Fritham turn-off and one lane was blocked.

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Three people suffered minor injuries in the crash.

The incident caused delays on the road with traffic moving at around 10mph.

A spokesperson from Hampshire Constabulary said: "We were called at 12.10pm on Wednesday to a report of a road traffic collision on the A31 near to Picket Post.

"Three vehicles were involved in the collision and three people reported minor injuries.

"We attended the scene. The road is now clear."

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