THE A3 is closed in both directions after a massive car crash this afternoon.
The major road is affected between Liphook and Bramshott Common between Surrey and Portsmouth.
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Emergency services raced to the scene.
The Hindhead Tunnel has also been closed.
According to AA traffi reports, there are huge queues northbound to Griggs Green with southbound traffic tailback beyond Hindhead Tunnel as far as Witley Common.
National Highways said: “The A3 in Hampshire is closed southbound between the A283 near Milford and the B2131 Bramshott due to a police led incident. This also includes the closure of Hindhead Tunnel.
“Emergency Services are currently on scene. Traffic is currently stopped on the northbound for Air Ambo.”
Motorists are being told to follow the diversions put in place.
The A3 spans 61 miles in the south west of England and provides links to the east facing A272 that runs through the South Downs National Park.
It is also an alternative route to London from Winchester.
The A3 Hindhead Tunnel, near Haslemere , is the longest land tunnel in the UK.
It opened in 2011 to preserve a large natural area nicknamed the Devil’s Punchbowl.
Diversion route
- From the A3 Southbound, leave at the Stag Hill interchange (Hogs Back) and join the A31 towards Farnham
- Continue for approximately 7 miles, to the Shepherd and Flock roundabout
- Use the 1st exit and continue on the A31 Farnham Bypass.
- Continue to the B3001 junction
- Cross over this junction to roundabout A31/ A325.
- Take the 1st exit A325 and follow it along its entire length to the Longmoor Interchange roundabout
- Take the second exit on the roundabout to re-joining the A3 Southbound
