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Drivers are facing delays this afternoon after a horsebox broke down on a motorway – leading to the closure of two lanes.

Traffic was stopped in both directions on the M3 near while “horse transfer” was carried out – bringing motorists to a standstill.

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The incident took place between Basingstoke and Hook, junctions 5 and 6.

Drivers on the M3 were held up for a "horse transfer".

A National Highways statement said: “Traffic is stopped on the #M3 in both directions between J6 (#Basingstoke) and J5 (#Hook). This is for a horse transfer due to a broken down horsebox. Delays building in both directions. Please be patient and remain in your vehicle.”

Traffic was released at around 4.00pm, but heavy congestion remains following the incident.

Hampshire traffic: drivers delayed as two lanes of M3 motorway closed for "horse transfer" as horsebox breaks down

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