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| M27 motorway delays caused by lorry crash | M27 motorway delays caused by lorry crash |
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| Drivers have experienced long delays after a lorry crashed into the central reservation of the M27 in Hampshire. | Drivers have experienced long delays after a lorry crashed into the central reservation of the M27 in Hampshire. |
| The vehicle hit the barrier on the eastbound carriageway between junctions five (Southampton Airport) and seven (Hedge End) at about 07:00 GMT. | The vehicle hit the barrier on the eastbound carriageway between junctions five (Southampton Airport) and seven (Hedge End) at about 07:00 GMT. |
| Lane three on both carriageways was closed, with the Highways Agency reporting hold ups of up to one hour. | |
| Delays continued through the evening rush hour as the lane closures remained in place. | Delays continued through the evening rush hour as the lane closures remained in place. |
| Motorists were being advised to plan for longer journey times and find alternative routes. | Motorists were being advised to plan for longer journey times and find alternative routes. |
| The Highways Agency said about 400m (1,312ft) of the barrier had been flattened by the lorry. | The Highways Agency said about 400m (1,312ft) of the barrier had been flattened by the lorry. |
| Tim Lyver, from the agency, said: "The crash barrier did its job and contained the vehicle, but it does give us a huge problem. | Tim Lyver, from the agency, said: "The crash barrier did its job and contained the vehicle, but it does give us a huge problem. |
| "It takes a long time to repair something of that magnitude. Delays will continue throughout the day." | "It takes a long time to repair something of that magnitude. Delays will continue throughout the day." |
| The driver of the lorry had been taken to hospital. His injuries are not thought to be serious. | The driver of the lorry had been taken to hospital. His injuries are not thought to be serious. |