M3 closed near M25 after lorry crash and fuel spillage as drivers hit with hour-long delays
Emergency services are now at the scene following the multi-vehicle collision, according to National Highways.
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The M3 Junction 2 eastbound to the M25 Junction 12 is currently closed both ways, the agency said.
There are currently delays of 60 minutes on the M3 eastbound between Junction 3 and Junction 2.
This is to allow for vehicle recovery and to clean a fuel spillage following the crash.
National Highways have urged drivers to plan ahead.
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