Woman dies in single-vehicle M3 motorway crash

A woman has died in a crash on the M3 motorway, police have said.

Hampshire Constabulary said the victim, a woman in her 70s, died at the scene following the single-vehicle collision on the northbound motorway between Basingstoke and Farnham.

The road remained closed throughout the morning, the force added.

Inquiries are ongoing into the exact circumstances of the collision, just before 07:00 BST.

Police said the woman's family had been informed and were being supported by specialist officers.

National Highways said there was more than six miles (9.5km) of congestion and one-hour delays were reported.

Police are seeking anyone with dash-cam footage or information to come forward.

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