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Motorway closed after body found Motorway closed after body found
(about 2 hours later)
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.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 are trying to identify the woman, who was described as white, of large build, and wore pink pyjama-style trousers. It is not known how she died.
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. Congestion has been causing tailbacks on what was the first day back to work for many people, police said.
"Motorists are advised to avoid the area if at all possible," she added. The woman was also wearing a ring set with four to five diamonds on her right hand and a silver necklace was found nearby.
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. "Motorists are advised to avoid the area if at all possible," a spokeswoman added.
Anyone with information about the incident is being urged to come forward.