The M23 has been shut on both sides due to a collision

The M23 was closed on both sides earlier today

According to the Worthing Herald

"Emergency services responded to the collision, which was between Crawley and Pease Pottage, at just before 2pm this afternoon (Saturday, September 19.

A West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service spokesman said: “We were called by the South East Coast Ambulance Service to attend a road traffic collision on the M23 southbound between Crawley and Pease Pottage at 1.55pm this afternoon.

“Three appliances were sent – one from Crawley, one from Turner’s Hill and one from Horsham, alongside the Heavy Rescue Tender from Crawley to make the vehicle safe and we left the scene at 2.24pm.”

"Severe delays on the A23 were also reported due to roadworks at Bolney southbound and Hickstead northbound.

Traffic reports said there was congestion to Handcross for southbound traffic, and northbound traffic was backed up just before Pyecombe.

Traffic travelling between Crawley and Brighton was said to be affected.

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