Long M23 queues near Gatwick due to accident

Drivers faced long queues and delays on the M23 near Gatwick following a traffic accident this morning (Friday December 28).
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One lane was closed and there was queueing traffic for two miles at one stage due to recovery work and the accident.

Reports are that the incident involved a car, lorry and minibus on the M23 southbound before junction 9 (Gatwick Airport).

The accident happened just before 9am.

The area has now been cleared and the traffic congestion is easing.