All lanes stopped at M23 near Gatwick Airport following ‘police incident’

The incident was first reported by the AA at 5.45am on Wednesday, June 10.

According to the AA, all four lanes of the motorway were stopped and traffic was stationary after Junction 9 of the M23 while police cleared debris off the road.

In an update at 7.30am the AA reported traffic was held for 20 minutes but has begun to move again.

Traffic reportedly queued for three miles back to Junction 10 (Crawley) but was cleared at approximately 8am.

Sussex Police have been contacted for more information.