UPDATE: The incident has now been cleared and there are no more delays in the area. 

DELAYS are building on the M27 after a crash near Southampton

One lane is currently blocked on the westbound carriageway. 

This is due to a crash which occurred between junction 9 for Park Gate and junction 8 for Bursledon. 

There are short delays on approach. 

More to follow. 

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