M3 closed in both directions after ‘multi-vehicle crash' as drivers face long delays
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A MAJOR motorway has been closed in both directions, following a "multi-vehicle crash".
Emergency services, including an air ambulance, raced to the crash site on the M3 in Surrey following the incident.
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National Highways has been forced to close the M3
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Massive queues can be seen forming on the roads
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The road is closed westbound between J3 (Bagshott Interchange) and J4 (Frimley Interchange).
National Highways have also been forced to close the road heading eastbound too.
That closure stretches between between J3 (Lightwater) and J4 (Frimley).
Traffic is being held in both directions, while emergency services respond to a "multi-vehicle collision".
Huge queues of cars have been spotted, with drivers getting out of their vehicles while they wait.
However, getting out of your vehicle while in a traffic jam can be extremely dangerous and could lead to another accident.
According to National Highways, Surrey Police, Surrey Fire & Rescue and the South East Coast Ambulance Service are all in attendance at the site of the crash.
Also, an Air Ambulance and National Highways Traffic Officers have been dispatched to the scene.
Following the closure, National Highways urged drivers to reconsider their planned routes and to allow for extra journey time.
Drivers have been advised to leave the M3 southbound at Junction 3 to join the A322 dual carriage way.
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Then, after following the A30 London Road, drivers can join the A331 before rejoining the M3 once again.
The news comes after drivers waited for hours in queues last week, as millions holidaymakers headed off on holiday.
An estimated 13.9 million drivers hit the roads from July 21 to July 25, with a massive surge occurring on Frantic Friday - the first Friday following the end of the school year.
Ahead of the huge surge, the Port of Dover confirmed that it was making preparations to accommodate holidaymakers.
Doug Bannister, chief executive at the Port of Dover, said: 'We know how vital it is to keep things moving, not just for holidaymakers but for our local community too.
'That's why we've boosted staff levels, strengthened traffic management, added welfare facilities and introduced AI-powered forecasting - all to minimise disruption and ensure both residents and travellers have the best possible experience during this busy season.'
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