At least one person has been injured in a crash between two cars on the M271 in Southampton

Police were called to the southbound carriageway of the motorway at 5.47pm yesterday evening.

The force has since confirmed that minor injuries were reported. 

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Southampton City Council's highways team warned motorists to approach the area with caution and plan their journeys ahead of time. 

Lane one was blocked whilst emergency services dealt with the incident.

The road was reopened at around 6.27pm.