UP to seven vehicles were reportedly involved in a crash during rush hour this morning.

The accident happened between junctions 12 and 13 around Eastleigh on the M3 about 7.15am.

All emergency services ere called to the accident on the northbound carriageway. One person was reported trapped and early reports suggested two people were injured.

The wreckage that included a Porche Boxster was cleared from the outside lane of the motorway by 8.30am but significant tailbacks had developed.