UPDATE: All lanes re-opened but long delays on M23 near Gatwick following collision

All lanes have now been re-opened but drivers face delays of up to a 70 minutes following a collision on the M23 near Gatwick this lunchtime (Tuesday June 12) which is also affecting the M25.

By The Newsroom

Published 12th Jun 2018, 15:46 BST

Updated 19th Jun 2018, 16:41 BST

Two lanes were closed due to the incident which reports say involved four cars.

It happened on the motorway southbound between junction 8 and 9.

Lanes two and three (of three) were closed heading south towards Gatwick Airport.

Traffic has also been queueing on the M25 in both directions around junction 7 as drivers try to join the M23.

Vehicles have been recovered on to the hard shoulder but it will take a while for the traffic build-up to clear.