Drivers get that sinking feeling after shipwreck blocks M27

Traffic was far from sailing on the M27 after a boat crashed with a van during rush hour.

The boat fell off its trailer near Southampton, hit the vehicle and capsized across two lanes.

Drivers caught up in the three miles of tailbacks were understandably left with a sinking feeling on their way to work.

Hampshire Police duly noted residents of the disruption, posting on Twitter: ‘We are awaiting recovery following a collision involving a boat.

‘There could be some minor delays whilst we await recovery (or the tide to rise high enough).’

Those watching the mess unfold at home happily got themselves in knots wading in with funny takes.

‘Buoy is there going to be some paperwork for this,’ Patrick Overend joked.

Trev Pearton added: ‘Can’t park that there mate…’

‘You should see the stern look on the owners face, he was only taking it to Hull,’ a funny chap called Chris said.

But top marks go to Roger Watling, who simply put: ‘Up the creek without a paddle!’

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