'Blocked towards Gatwick' - Coach involved in collision on M23

Part of the M23 has been closed for hours after a collision, involving a coach.

The incident was reported in the Surrey area but has been impacting traffic to and from Sussex.

A report from AA Traffic News read: “One lane closed and queueing traffic due to recovery work and accident, a coach involved on M23 southbound at junction eight M25.

"Congestion to the M25 exits either side. Since 08:45, then blocked towards Gatwick for almost an hour.”

As of 12pm, lane two (of two) was ‘still closed’, according to the AA.

To use the AA route planner to plan your journey, click here.

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