Lorry spills 300 litres of diesel across M3 after crash

| Senior Live News reporter Published September 15, 2026 7:52am Updated September 15, 2026 7:57am Traffic delays are building up on the M3 in Hampshire after the lorry crash and spillage (Picture: Traffic Cameras) Drivers face traffic misery on the M3 this morning after a lorry crash in Hampshire, which has closed a stretch of the motorway. A chunk of the motorway remains closed eastbound between junctions J9 Winnal Intercharge and the Popham Junction A303 following the overnight crash. It is spelling a difficult rush hour for motorists in the area, with congestion on approach snarling back for miles. National Highways warned of around 35-minute delays and four-miles of congestion on approach. The road was forced to shut after the HGV smashed into the central reservation and ruptured its fuel tank. Around 300 litres of diesel gushed out across the carriageway. National Highways said: ‘A Heavy Goods Vehicle struck the central reservation at approximately 01:00 resulting in its fuel tank becoming ruptured. As a result, there is a large amount (300 litres approximately) of diesel now spilt across the carriageway. ‘The Heavy Goods Vehicle was recovered at 03:00. A full resurfacing of the road is required and therefore the M3 is likely to remain closed through the morning peak period whilst this is carried out.’ Diversion route A diversion route has been set up to bypass the closure. Motorists should exit at J9 eastbound and follow the route marked with a solid diamond symbol on local roads. From the roundabout, use the second exit and join the A34 to Newbury, and stay on the road for around eight miles until A303 Bullington Cross Interchange. Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk. Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow Metro.co.uk on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get Metro.co.uk articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. Arrow MORE: Six men hunted by police after balaclava anti-migrant protest injures officers Arrow MORE: Man, 76, charged for ‘wearing face covering’ at Portsmouth protest Arrow MORE: Girl, 15, and woman arrested after wrong-way crash on M1 leaves man in hospital News Updates Stay on top of the headlines with daily email updates.