Motorists have been warned to expect long delays on the major stretch of a busy UK motorway this afternoon.

By Sam Ormiston, Assistant News Editor, Cally Brooks, News Reporter

12:57, Mon, Mar 25, 2024 | UPDATED: 12:58, Mon, Mar 25, 2024

An overturned road sweeper and diesel spillage has sparked delays on the M3

An overturned road sweeper and diesel spillage has sparked delays on the M3 (Image: Motorway Cameras)

Motorists are facing travel chaos on the M3 this afternoon after a road sweeper overturned, causing a diesel spillage which has left motorists severely delayed.

National Highways confirmed the ongoing incident on social media platform X, writing: "New incident on the M3 westbound between J2 #M25 J12 and J3 #Bagshot #Surrey. Road closed due to an overturned road sweeper and large diesel spillage as a result. Expect delays. Further updates to follow."

It is not clear whether there have been any injuries as a result of the overturned vehicle.

Express.co.uk has contacted the emergency services for further information.

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4 mins ago12:57 Cally Brooks

30 minute delays so far

There are currently delays of up to 30 minutes reported between J2 (M25, Thorpe) and J3 (Bagshot, Lightwater).

Motorists are being advised to avoid the area and find an alternative route.

5 mins ago12:56 Cally Brooks

Diversion route

A diversion has been put in place for motorists.

Road users are advised to follow the solid black triangle diversion symbol on road signs.

From the M3 southbound, leave at the J2/M25 J12 Interchange.Use the link road to join the M25 clockwise carriageway.Leave the M25 at J13 and continue to the interchange roundabout.Use the 4th exit at the roundabout (A30) and follow to the A308 Glanty junction.Turn left onto the A308 and pass beneath the M25.At the roundabout beyond use the 2nd exit and re-join the A30 Egham Bypass.Follow the A30 for approximately 8 miles through Sunningdale and continue to the A30 London Road/Grove End roundabout at Bagshot.At the roundabout, use the 1st exit and join Grove End.Follow to the junction with the A322.Turn left onto the A322 Bracknell Road and continue to the M3 J3 interchange.Use the 3rd exit at the roundabout, to re-join the M3 southbound.

15 mins ago12:46 Sam Ormiston

Welcome to our live coverage

Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage of this breaking news incident.

The Express.co.uk team will be bringing you live updates after a road sweeper overturned on the M3, causing a huge diesel spillage, with National Highways warning of long delays along the route.

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