There have been major delays to traffic heading towards Dorset this afternoon due to a flipped caravan on the M27.

Motorists and holidays makers heading towards Dorset from the west are dealing with delays of nearly an hour as traffic came to a standstill earlier this afternoon. 

The crash on the M27 happened at around around midday and saw lane closures on the M27 between junction 8 and 9 on the westbound carriageway.  

All lanes have now reopened but motorists are being advised that there are still delays in the surrounding areas as traffic starts to ease.