Multiple outlets report that the M23 motorway near Gatwick Airport is closed following a serious and fatal crash. National Highways confirms the closure covers the southbound route between Junction 8 (M25 junction) and Junction 10 (Crawley). The incident occurs during rush hour, contributing to heavy traffic and significant delays for drivers travelling in the area. Gatwick Airport also issues disruption messaging to passengers, warning of longer journey times as the road remains shut. One report says the southbound carriageway is expected to stay closed until late afternoon, indicating disruption is likely to continue for several hours. The outlets collectively describe the situation as traffic “chaos” and a major disruption to motorway flows close to the airport. Further updates are driven by live traffic reporting and official statements from the roads authority and the airport.
M23 closed near Gatwick after fatal crash as delays build
Multiple outlets report that the M23 motorway near Gatwick Airport is closed following a serious and fatal crash. National Highways confirms the closure covers the southbound route between Junction 8...
- The M23 is closed near Gatwick Airport following a fatal crash.
- National Highways states the closure is between Junction 8 (M25 junction) and Junction 10 (Crawley).
- The closure affects the southbound carriageway.
- The shutdown causes major delays during rush hour.
- Gatwick Airport issues a travel-time warning to passengers, citing ongoing disruption.
The southbound carriageway is likely to remain closed between junctions 8 and 10 until late afternoon
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1 month agoA serious crash near the exit to Gatwick Airport has seen a key motorway descend into chaos as rush hour sets in
1 month agoNational Highways has confirmed the M23 is now closed between J8 (M25 junction) and J10 (Crawley), near Gatwick Airport
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