M23 closed near Crawley following 'medical incident' on carriageway

Part of the M23 is closed near Crawley while emergency services deal with a medical incident on the carriageway.

Sussex Police confirmed that the M23 was closed northbound between junction 8 and junction 9 this morning (Sunday, January 17).

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Officers are assisting Surrey Police and Highways England with the closure.

The road is expected to remain closed for some time, and motorists are asked to please avoid the area if possible, police said.

UPDATE: The road was reopened at 1.45pm.

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