M23 crash: Police shut motorway near Gatwick for 'several hours' as drivers brace for Easter traffic chaos
April 2, 2026
GB News
Drivers are being warned of long delays on the M23 this morning near Gatwick Airport as the Easter rush begins, bringing millions of vehicles onto the road.The M23 in West Sussex is closed northbound between J10 (Crawley) and J9 (London Gatwick Airport) due to a serious single vehicle collision. National Highways has confirmed that its traffic officers are at the scene, with Sussex Police managing the incident.The transport organisation is warning drivers that they face severe delays of more than 90 minutes, in addition to five miles of congestion.
TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say It added: Due to the serious nature of the collision, the road is expected to remain closed for several hours.GB News has contacted the emergency services for a comment.A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: We are currently investigating a serious single vehicle collision that happened between Junctions nine and 10 on the M23 just after 5am on Thursday, April 2.Emergency services responded after a car, carrying two men and a woman and travelling north, was in collision with the central reservation and a tree.We appreciate your patience and understanding as emergency services remain at the scene. The northbound carriageway will be closed for a number of hours while the investigation continues.National Highways has introduced a diversion route for motorists to follow while the motorway remains closed.LATEST DEVELOPMENTSFuel price mayhem ignored as millions of drivers prepare to travel over Easter bank holidayDrivers face new 'environmental' taxes for larger vehicles with launch of higher road chargesDriving law changes you missed in March - New fuel rates, car tax updates, DVSA rules and moreRoad users are advised to follow the solid square diversion symbol on road signsExit the M23 at J10 and take the 3rd exit at the roundabout to head onto the eastbound A264Follow the A264 to the junction with the A22 and turn left onto the A22. Continue on the A22 to the M25 J6 and join the M25Follow the M25 clockwise to J7 to rejoin the M23 and continue your journeyMORE TO FOLLOW... Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
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