DRIVERS have abandoned their cars after a major UK motorway was been brought to a standstill following a “medical emergency.”
Part of the M3 was blocked in today after a medical emergency required an air ambulance to be scrambled to the busy road.
Motorists were seen exiting their cars to wander around on the busy motorway
The major carriageway was closed in both directions between J2, M25 and J3, Bagshot.
Some motorists became impatient with the delays and were seen exiting their vehicles to walk along the motorway.
Drivers were also spotted turning their to face the wrong way on the road as they became impatient with the delays and congestion.
The air ambulance has now left the scene according to National Highways who blasted impatient drivers for causing further delays.
The agency said in a statement online: “Traffic is held both ways on the M3 in between J2 (M25) and J3 Bagshot.
“Air Ambulance has now taken off and traffic will be released soon.
“This may be delayed as some motorists are turning around in the carriageway and are now facing the wrong way.“
Drivers attempted to turn their cars around after becoming impatient with the delays 
