Serious police incident closes M23 round Gatwick

The M23 has been closed around the Gatwick area this afternoon (Sunday July 14) following a police incident.

There are long delays London-bound between junction nine, Gatwick Airport and junction eight, M25 junction seven.

There is congestion to junction ten A2011 (Crawley).

Reports are that a serious incident happened at around 1.15pm this afternoon.

The carriageway is likely to remain closed until early evening.

Trapped traffic is being released.