Collision closes section of A23 near Gatwick Airport in West Sussex
A main road is closed following a collision near Gatwick Airport this afternoon (Saturday, October 31).
According to the AA’s traffic alert, the incident was first reported just before 2.45pm.
There are reports of congestion.
According to social media reports, there is a large emergency response at the scene involving Sussex Police, West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (WSFRS) and South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECamb).
In a tweet on X (formerly Twitter), West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: “We are at the scene of a collision on the southbound A23 London Rd between Lowfield Heath and the County Oak roundabout.
“The south board carriageway is currently closed. Please avoid the area for the time being.”
On its traffic bulletin, the AA said: “Road blocked and slow traffic due to accident on A23 London Road Both ways from Old Brighton Road (Lowfield Heath Roundabout) to Fleming Way.”