Vehicle bursts into flames on M23 near West Sussex / Surrey border
By Sam Morton
Published 23rd May 2026, 09:59 BST
Firefighters rushed to the M23, near Horley, after a vehicle burst into flames.
A vehicle caught fire on the motorway on Thursday evening (May 22) – sending thick black smoke billowing across the carriageway and causing disruption for motorists.
Footage shared online showed flames engulfing the vehicle near the central barrier on the stretch of motorway, close to the West Sussex–Surrey border.
The incident was reported at approximately 6.30pm.
Drivers passing the scene slowed as smoke spread across multiple lanes, with traffic building in the surrounding area while emergency services were responding.
No immediate information was released regarding injuries or the cause of the fire.