Emergency services are at the scene of a car fire on the M23 southbound near Gatwick Airport, causing significant delays for morning commuters and airport travelers.
Lane closures and congestion
Two of four lanes are closed on the M23 southbound between Junction 8 (M25) and Junction 9 (Horley) after a car caught fire. National Highways has confirmed three miles of congestion on the approach, with delays building rapidly.
Incident timeline
The car fire was first reported at 3:41 AM on Wednesday, July 29, according to AA Roadwatch logs. Lanes one and two were closed shortly after. Emergency services arrived at the scene by 5:16 AM.
Advice for travelers
Motorists heading to Gatwick Airport via the M25 or M23 are advised to allow extra time, as the fire is causing traffic chaos near the airport turnoff. The closure is expected to persist through the morning rush hour.
