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| Motorway closed after body found | Motorway closed after body found |
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| The body of a woman has been found on the M3 motorway in Hampshire. | The body of a woman has been found on the M3 motorway in Hampshire. |
| The northbound carriageway at junction 4a near Farnborough has been closed and diversions are in place between junction five and junction four. | |
| Police said it was not yet known how the woman died. She was wearing pink trousers, a dark top and white shoes. | Police said it was not yet known how the woman died. She was wearing pink trousers, a dark top and white shoes. |
| Severe congestion as a result of the closure was causing tailbacks on what was the first day back to work for many people, a police spokeswoman said. | Severe congestion as a result of the closure was causing tailbacks on what was the first day back to work for many people, a police spokeswoman said. |
| "Motorists are advised to avoid the area if at all possible," she added. | "Motorists are advised to avoid the area if at all possible," she added. |
| Police were alerted to the body by a member of the public who contacted them shortly before 0700 GMT. | Police were alerted to the body by a member of the public who contacted them shortly before 0700 GMT. |
| The motorway is expected to remain closed for several hours. | The motorway is expected to remain closed for several hours. |
| Anyone with information about the incident is being urged to come forward. | Anyone with information about the incident is being urged to come forward. |