Farlington: Delay warning after crash shuts westbound A27

Drivers were urged to re-route or even delay their journey

A crash led to the closure of a stretch of the A27 in Hampshire.

The road was shut westbound between the A2030 at Farlington and the Hilsea interchange at junction 12 of the M27.

Police said the four-vehicle crash happened on the westbound exit slip of the M27 at junction 12 at about 07:50 BST.

National Highways said the road was reopened shortly before 10:20 but warned drivers to allow extra time while congestion clears.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said one injury had been reported.

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