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Motorway closed after body found Delays after body found on M-way
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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 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 between junctions four and five near Farnborough was closed until 1300 GMT, but one lane has since reopened.
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. Police are trying to identify the woman, who was white, of large build, and wearing pink pyjama-style trousers. It is not yet known how she died.
Congestion has been causing tailbacks on what was the first day back to work for many people, police said.Congestion has been causing tailbacks on what was the first day back to work for many people, police said.
The woman was also wearing a ring set with four to five diamonds on her right hand and a silver necklace was found nearby.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.
"Motorists are advised to avoid the area if at all possible," a spokeswoman added."Motorists are advised to avoid the area if at all possible," a spokeswoman added.